HR 2591
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Department of Veterans Affairs
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Health facilities and institutions
Prescription drugs
Solid waste and recycling
Veterans' medical care
DUMP Opioids Act
Introduced: April 15, 2021
Introduced by:
Miller-Meeks, Mariannette
Republican
· Iowa
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Dispose Unused Medications and Prescription Opioids Act or the DUMP Opioids Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical facility with an on-site pharmacy or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes has a physical location where any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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