Senate Bill 1449
116th Congress(2019-2020)
LABEL Opioids Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1449
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Lessening Addiction By Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2019 or the LABEL Opioids Act
This bill requires prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose.
May 14, 2019
05/14/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
05/14/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 2, 2022 4:28:31 PM