Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Best Practice Act

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Bill Number

HR 5927

Introduced

May 23, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Topics

Child health Drug therapy Drug trafficking and controlled substances Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Health Health promotion and preventive care Home and outpatient care Medical research Medical tests and diagnostic methods Research administration and funding Women's health

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Summary

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Best Practice Act

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the National Institutes of Health to: (1) expand research regarding prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome, and (2) establish best practices for screening and treatment.

Actions

May 23, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 23, 2018

Introduced in House

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