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LABEL Opioids Act

Introduced: May 14, 2019 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lessening Addiction By Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2019 or the LABEL Opioids Act

This bill requires prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose.

What's happening now May 14, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2732 Identical bill LABEL Opioids Act
 Bill text 1 version

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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · May 23, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1449: LABEL Opioids Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1449/
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"S. 1449: LABEL Opioids Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1449/.
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S. 1449, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1449/.
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[S. 1449: LABEL Opioids Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1449/)
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