House Bill 5770
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 10, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5770
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
Easy Medication Access and Treatment for Opioid Addiction Act or the Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act
This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to revise regulations to allow the administration of up to a three-day supply of narcotic drugs to an individual at one time for purposes of relieving acute withdrawal symptoms while the individual awaits arrangements for narcotic treatment. Current regulations authorize up to a one-day supply of narcotic drugs for an individual at one time and for a total of up to three days.
May 10, 2018
06/05/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
05/10/2018
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/10/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:32 PM