House Bill 2591
117th Congress(2021-2022)
DUMP Opioids Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 15, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2591
Congress
117
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Dispose Unused Medications and Prescription Opioids Act or the DUMP Opioids Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical facility with an on-site pharmacy or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes has a physical location where any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications.
April 15, 2021
07/14/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/15/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/15/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:44 PM