Bruce’s Law

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Bruce's Law

This bill reauthorizes certain grants through FY2028 and sets out other activities to address the dangers of fentanyl-related drug overdoses, with a particular focus on drug contamination with fentanyl or other synthetic opioids.

Specifically, the bill (1) reauthorizes grants that are available through the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for community-based coalitions to address local drug crises, and (2) authorizes new grants for coalitions to implement education and prevention strategies in communities that face significant levels of drug overdoses related to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The ONDCP may delegate authority to execute the new grants to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the dangers of fentanyl, including the risk of contamination of counterfeit drugs with fentanyl or other synthetic drugs.

The bill also establishes an interagency work group to coordinate and improve federal efforts to reduce and prevent drug overdoses involving contamination with fentanyl or other synthetic opioids. Work group members include the ONDCP, HHS, the Department of Justice, and the Department of State.

Bill 118 hr 2867, also known as Bruce's Law, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill is named after Bruce, a victim of a violent crime, and aims to provide additional protections for victims of violent crimes.

The main provisions of Bruce's Law include increasing funding for victim support services, such as counseling and legal assistance, to help victims navigate the criminal justice system. The bill also seeks to improve communication between law enforcement agencies and victims, ensuring that victims are kept informed about the progress of their case.

Additionally, Bruce's Law includes measures to enhance penalties for perpetrators of violent crimes, particularly those involving vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. The bill also calls for increased training for law enforcement officers and prosecutors to better handle cases involving victims of violent crimes. Overall, Bruce's Law is designed to provide comprehensive support for victims of violent crimes and to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under review in committee.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 2867

Introduced on
2023-04-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/25/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Bruce's Law

This bill reauthorizes certain grants through FY2028 and sets out other activities to address the dangers of fentanyl-related drug overdoses, with a particular focus on drug contamination with fentanyl or other synthetic opioids.

Specifically, the bill (1) reauthorizes grants that are available through the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for community-based coalitions to address local drug crises, and (2) authorizes new grants for coalitions to implement education and prevention strategies in communities that face significant levels of drug overdoses related to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The ONDCP may delegate authority to execute the new grants to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the dangers of fentanyl, including the risk of contamination of counterfeit drugs with fentanyl or other synthetic drugs.

The bill also establishes an interagency work group to coordinate and improve federal efforts to reduce and prevent drug overdoses involving contamination with fentanyl or other synthetic opioids. Work group members include the ONDCP, HHS, the Department of Justice, and the Department of State.

Bill 118 hr 2867, also known as Bruce's Law, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill is named after Bruce, a victim of a violent crime, and aims to provide additional protections for victims of violent crimes.

The main provisions of Bruce's Law include increasing funding for victim support services, such as counseling and legal assistance, to help victims navigate the criminal justice system. The bill also seeks to improve communication between law enforcement agencies and victims, ensuring that victims are kept informed about the progress of their case.

Additionally, Bruce's Law includes measures to enhance penalties for perpetrators of violent crimes, particularly those involving vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. The bill also calls for increased training for law enforcement officers and prosecutors to better handle cases involving victims of violent crimes. Overall, Bruce's Law is designed to provide comprehensive support for victims of violent crimes and to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under review in committee.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish an awareness campaign related to the lethality of fentanyl and fentanyl-contaminated drugs, to establish a Federal Interagency Work Group on Fentanyl Contamination of Drugs, and to provide community-based coalition enhancement grants to mitigate the effects of drug use.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Advisory bodies
Community life and organization
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government information and archives
Health promotion and preventive care

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Latest Summary11/22/2023

Bruce's Law

This bill reauthorizes certain grants through FY2028 and sets out other activities to address the dangers of fentanyl-related drug overdoses, with a particular focus on drug contamination with fentanyl or other...


Latest Action4/28/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.