Senate Bill 2004
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 25, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
2004
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act
This bill amends the 21st Century Cures Act to provide additional funds through FY2027 for state grants to address the opioid abuse crisis.
The bill provides funds to the Department of Health and Human Services through FY2022 for state grants to conduct research on addiction and pain related to substance misuse.
October 25, 2017
10/25/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
10/25/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:14 PM