LABEL Opioids Act of 2021
Latest action · Jul 15, 2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 15, 2021
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Lessening Addiction By Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2021 or the LABEL Opioids Act of 2021
This bill requires prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose. A registrant (e.g., a pharmacist) who dispenses an opioid in violation of the labeling requirement is subject to penalties.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 15, 2021.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-WV | Joe Manchin III | Original | Jul 15, 2021 |
| R-IN | Mike Braun | Original | Jul 15, 2021 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 15, 2021Introduced in Senate
- Jul 15, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1026 | LABEL Opioids Act | Related bill | Apr 28, 2021 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 15, 2021Introduced in Senate
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