House Bill 6779
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Using Data to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 12, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6779
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Using Data to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act of 2018
This bill establishes a new requirement intended to help drug manufacturers and distributors identify and prevent suspicious orders of opioids and reduce rates of diversion.
Specifically, the Drug Enforcement Administration must use its automated data system—the Automated Reports and Consolidated Ordering System—to inform drug manufacturers and distributors about the quantity and type of opioids that are distributed to pharmacies and practitioners.
Additionally, the bill establishes new requirements for reporting, collecting, and sharing information about suspicious orders.
September 12, 2018
09/12/2018
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.
09/12/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:34 PM