S 957
117th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Department of Veterans Affairs
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Government information and archives
Health facilities and institutions
Prescription drugs
Solid waste and recycling
Veterans' medical care
DUMP Opioids Act
Everywhere this bill has been
20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2021
Signed by President.
Jul 29, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-29.
Jul 28, 2021
Presented to President.
Jul 27, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 224). (text: 07/26/2021 CR H3883)
Jul 27, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 224).(text: 07/26/2021 CR H3883)
Jul 27, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3931-3932)
Jul 26, 2021
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 26, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 26, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 957.
Jul 26, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3883-3884)
Apr 26, 2021
Held at the desk.
Apr 26, 2021
Received in the House.
Apr 22, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 22, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2153)
Apr 22, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2153)
Apr 22, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2152-2153)
Apr 22, 2021
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2021 | House · vote #224 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 424–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate periods during which any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications at VA medical facilities with an on-site pharmacy or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes.
The bill also authorizes the VA to carry out public information campaigns regarding the designated disposal periods.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-29.
Committees of jurisdiction
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