House Bill 4817
116th Congress(2019-2020)
VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 23, 2019
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Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4817
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Jim Baird
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Summary
VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical center with an on-site pharmacy or a law enforcement officer has a physical location where patients may dispose of controlled substances medications.
October 23, 2019
11/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
10/23/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
10/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:45 AM