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S. 261 118th Congress Senate

Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023

Official title: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of grant amounts for providing training and resources for first res… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of grant amounts for providing training and resources for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responders.

Introduced: February 2, 2023 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Drug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployment and training programsFirst responders and emergency personnel
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 2, 2023
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 Latest action February 2, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023

This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program administered by the Department of Justice.

Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 795 Identical bill Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Feb 2, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 261: Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-261/
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"S. 261: Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-261/.
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S. 261, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-261/.
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