Senate Bill 3753
116th Congress(2019-2020)
VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3753
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
May 18, 2020
05/18/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/18/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:40 PM