House Bill 4903
115th Congress(2017-2018)
COMBAT Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 30, 2018
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
4903
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
Combating Opioid Misuse By Advancing Treatment Act of 2018 or the COMBAT Act of 2018
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on best practices used by federal departments and agencies to reduce opioid use following a medical procedure that is conducted, funded, or otherwise supported by such agencies and departments.
January 30, 2018
02/02/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/30/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/30/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:56 PM