House Bill 3171
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3171
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to establish or maintain disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications.
Additionally, the bill imposes a fee on the sale of an active opioid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish a mechanism to provide discounts to patients to ensure that they do not pay the fee.
June 10, 2019
06/11/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
06/10/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/10/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:47:28 AM