House Bill 4236
115th Congress(2017-2018)
MONITOR Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4236
Congress
115
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
Monitoring and Obtaining Needed Information to Track Opioids Responsibly Act of 2017 or the MONITOR Act of 2017
This bill amends the 21st Century Cures Act to require that in order for a state to receive funds to address the opioid abuse crisis the state's prescription drug monitoring program must meet specified requirements, including reporting within one business day when controlled substances are dispensed.
November 3, 2017
11/10/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
11/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
11/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:07 PM