Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act

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Bill Number

HR 4501

Introduced

Nov 30, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Appropriations Drug therapy Drug trafficking and controlled substances Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Health Health information and medical records Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Infectious and parasitic diseases Medical research Research administration and funding

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Summary

Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act

This bill amends the 21st Century Cures Act to provide additional funds through FY2027 for state grants to address the opioid abuse crisis.

The bill provides funds to the Department of Health and Human Services through FY2022 for state grants to conduct research on addiction and pain related to substance misuse.

Actions

Dec 1, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 30, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 30, 2017

Introduced in House

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