118th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 5615: Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2023
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Summary
Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2023
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Alexander Mooney R-WVOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Suzanne Bonamici SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Suzanne Bonamici.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.