S 606 · 118th Congress · Health

Protecting Americans from Dangerous Opioids Act

Introduced 2023-03-01· Sponsored by Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]· Senate

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.(2023-03-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting Americans from Dangerous Opioids Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke approval for an opioid drug for every new opioid drug approved. (Opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as certain pain medications.) In determining the drug for which to revoke approval, the FDA must prioritize revoking approval for drugs that are not abuse deterrent and consider the public health impact of drugs on the market.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]IN