HR 6593 · 117th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act

Introduced 2022-02-03· Sponsored by Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]· House

Bill Progress

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 Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2022-11-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act This bill expands the allowable use 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 a pilot program for local law enforcement agencies in rural areas to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty. The bill also requires at least 50% of grants under the program to be awarded to rural areas.…

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