HR 5591 · 115th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

SHIELDS Act

Introduced 2018-04-24· Sponsored by Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2018-04-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sharing Health Information to Ensure Lifesaving Drug Safety Act or the SHIELDS Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to establish and operate the Military Health System Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, which shall cover controlled substances provided as prescription drugs under the pharmacy benefits program. The monitoring program shall be comparable to state-operated prescription drug monitoring programs, including those approved by the Department of Health and Human Services.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]MA