HR 1854 · 115th Congress · Health

Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-04-03· Sponsored by Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2017-04-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2017 This bill requires a state that receives grant funds under the prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) or the controlled substance monitoring program to comply with specified requirements, including a requirement to share its PDMP data with other states. The Department of Justice (DOJ) or Department of Health and Human Services may withhold grant funds from a state that fails to comply. To facilitate data sharing among states, the bill directs DOJ to award a grant under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program to establish and maintain a data-sharing hub.…

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Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans