Legis Daily

Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3171| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2019
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to establish or maintain disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications. Additionally, the bill imposes a fee on the sale of an active opioid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish a mechanism to provide discounts to patients to ensure that they do not pay the fee.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jun 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 10, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • June 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Crime and Law Enforcement

CancerDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth care costs and insuranceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal carePrescription drugsSolid waste and recyclingUser charges and fees

Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3171| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2019
Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to establish or maintain disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications. Additionally, the bill imposes a fee on the sale of an active opioid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish a mechanism to provide discounts to patients to ensure that they do not pay the fee.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jun 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 10, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • June 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth care costs and insuranceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal carePrescription drugsSolid waste and recyclingUser charges and fees