HR 5992 · 115th Congress · Health

Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act

Introduced 2018-06-01· Sponsored by Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2018-06-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support programs for schools, athletic programs, or communities to prevent prescription drug misuse and addiction related to opioids and other medications for pain or injury recovery. SAMHSA must report annually on federal programs to prevent pain medication misuse and addiction.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican