House Bill 7407
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Mandatory End to Needle Distribution in Our Neighborhoods Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 29, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7407
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Mandatory End to Needle Distribution in Our Neighborhoods Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from using federal funds to support needle exchange or syringe exchange programs.
Historically, language in appropriations bills prohibited federal funds from being used to support these programs. However, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 authorized federal support for them under certain circumstances, provided no funds are used to purchase needles or syringes.
June 29, 2020
06/29/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/29/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2671)
06/29/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:40:02 PM