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To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update the policy of the Coast Guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdose, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-2351| House 
| Updated: 6/10/2025
Addison P. McDowell

Addison P. McDowell

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update its policy within one year to ensure the use of medication, such as naloxone , for treating drug overdoses, including those involving opioids and fentanyl. The updated policy must mandate that naloxone or similar medication is available for Coast Guard members on all installations and in every operational environment, with provisions for multi-facility installations. The legislation also requires the Coast Guard to participate in a national drug tracking system and for the relevant Secretaries to finalize a memorandum of understanding to facilitate this access within one year. Within two years, the Commandant must brief congressional committees on the policy's implementation, the prevalence of illegal fentanyl and controlled substances within the Coast Guard over the past five years, and the status of the tracking system and MOU. This briefing will also review instances where naloxone was used to treat overdoses. Finally, the bill amends federal law (46 U.S.C. 70503(a)) to clarify and strengthen prohibitions against manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances on board covered vessels. All requirements under this act must adhere to applicable privacy laws, including the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations.

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Timeline
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Apr 2, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 2, 2025
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
Apr 2, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 6, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 118.
Jun 6, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-149.
Jun 9, 2025
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2547-2548)
Jun 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2351.
Jun 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2547-2548)
Jun 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2547-2548)
Jun 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • April 2, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 2, 2025
    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged


  • April 2, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 6, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 118.


  • June 6, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-149.


  • June 9, 2025
    Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • June 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2547-2548)


  • June 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2351.


  • June 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2547-2548)


  • June 9, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2547-2548)


  • June 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

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  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Coast guardCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substances

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update the policy of the Coast Guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdose, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-2351| House 
| Updated: 6/10/2025
This bill directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update its policy within one year to ensure the use of medication, such as naloxone , for treating drug overdoses, including those involving opioids and fentanyl. The updated policy must mandate that naloxone or similar medication is available for Coast Guard members on all installations and in every operational environment, with provisions for multi-facility installations. The legislation also requires the Coast Guard to participate in a national drug tracking system and for the relevant Secretaries to finalize a memorandum of understanding to facilitate this access within one year. Within two years, the Commandant must brief congressional committees on the policy's implementation, the prevalence of illegal fentanyl and controlled substances within the Coast Guard over the past five years, and the status of the tracking system and MOU. This briefing will also review instances where naloxone was used to treat overdoses. Finally, the bill amends federal law (46 U.S.C. 70503(a)) to clarify and strengthen prohibitions against manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances on board covered vessels. All requirements under this act must adhere to applicable privacy laws, including the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations.

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Timeline
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Apr 2, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 2, 2025
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
Apr 2, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 6, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 118.
Jun 6, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-149.
Jun 9, 2025
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2547-2548)
Jun 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2351.
Jun 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2547-2548)
Jun 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2547-2548)
Jun 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • April 2, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 2, 2025
    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged


  • April 2, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 6, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 118.


  • June 6, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-149.


  • June 9, 2025
    Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • June 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2547-2548)


  • June 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2351.


  • June 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2547-2548)


  • June 9, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2547-2548)


  • June 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Addison P. McDowell

Addison P. McDowell

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Coast guardCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substances