Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act of 2018

United States115th CongressHR-5176House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 13, 2018

Summary

Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to: (1) develop protocols for discharging patients who are treated for a drug overdose, and (2) enhance the integration and coordination of postdischarge care and treatment options for individuals with a substance use disorder.

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  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048)

    House of Representatives

  2. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5047-5048)

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Senate