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Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act

USA116th CongressHR-2281| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2020
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Greg Walden (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 a practitioner to administer 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, for a total of up to three days.

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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
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.
Apr 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 9, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 9, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 16, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
Nov 16, 2020
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Nov 16, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-587, Part I.
Nov 17, 2020
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 17, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5811-5813)
Nov 17, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2281.
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5811-5812)
Nov 17, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5811-5812)
Nov 17, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • April 10, 2019
    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.
  • April 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • September 9, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • September 9, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • November 16, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
  • November 16, 2020
    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
  • November 16, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-587, Part I.
  • November 17, 2020
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • November 17, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5811-5813)
  • November 17, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2281.
  • November 17, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5811-5812)
  • November 17, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5811-5812)
  • November 17, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • November 18, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

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  • HR 116-8900: Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021, and Other Extensions Act
  • HR 116-14: Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of JusticeDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Drug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substances

Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act

USA116th CongressHR-2281| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2020
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 a practitioner to administer 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, for a total of up to three days.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
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.
Apr 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 9, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 9, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 16, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
Nov 16, 2020
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Nov 16, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-587, Part I.
Nov 17, 2020
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 17, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5811-5813)
Nov 17, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2281.
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5811-5812)
Nov 17, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5811-5812)
Nov 17, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • April 10, 2019
    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.
  • April 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • September 9, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • September 9, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • November 16, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
  • November 16, 2020
    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
  • November 16, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-587, Part I.
  • November 17, 2020
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • November 17, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5811-5813)
  • November 17, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2281.
  • November 17, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5811-5812)
  • November 17, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5811-5812)
  • November 17, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • November 18, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Greg Walden (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8900: Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021, and Other Extensions Act
  • HR 116-14: Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of JusticeDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Drug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substances