Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act
USA116th CongressHR-4739| House
| Updated: 6/1/2020
Yvette D. Clarke
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (9)
Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement a safety framework to protect its personnel from exposure to potential synthetic opioids. Among other things, the CBP must do the following: issue a policy that specifies protocols and procedures for the safe handling of potential synthetic opioids; require mandatory training on the potential risk of exposure to and safe handling procedures for synthetic opioids, as well as how to administer opioid receptor antagonists (e.g., naloxone) after exposure; and provide personal protective equipment and opioid receptor antagonists to officers, agents, other personnel, and canines at risk of exposure to synthetic opioids.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Ordered to be Reported.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-318, Part I.
Ms. Clarke (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9369-9370)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4739.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9381-9382)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 656). (text: CR H9369)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-229.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 460.
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Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act
USA116th CongressHR-4739| House
| Updated: 6/1/2020
Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement a safety framework to protect its personnel from exposure to potential synthetic opioids. Among other things, the CBP must do the following: issue a policy that specifies protocols and procedures for the safe handling of potential synthetic opioids; require mandatory training on the potential risk of exposure to and safe handling procedures for synthetic opioids, as well as how to administer opioid receptor antagonists (e.g., naloxone) after exposure; and provide personal protective equipment and opioid receptor antagonists to officers, agents, other personnel, and canines at risk of exposure to synthetic opioids.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Ordered to be Reported.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-318, Part I.
Ms. Clarke (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9369-9370)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4739.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9381-9382)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 656). (text: CR H9369)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-229.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 460.
Yvette D. Clarke
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (9)
Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee
Government Operations and Politics
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Accounting and auditingBorder security and unlawful immigrationCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesLaw enforcement officersMammalsService animalsWorker safety and health