Department of Defense Overdose Data Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Department of Defense Overdose Data Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report annually on the number of overdoses among servicemembers. DOD must also contract with a federally funded research and development center to prepare a report that includes, among other elements, an assessment of current barriers to determining overdose data and recommendations for increasing access to treatment and preventing overdoses.

DOD must also establish standards for the distribution of, and training for the use of, naloxone (or other similar medication), opioid disposal materials, fentanyl test strips, and other materials to prevent or reverse overdoses, substance use disorder, or impacts related to substance misuse.

Bill 118 hr 3751, also known as the Department of Defense Overdose Data Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of drug overdoses within the Department of Defense (DoD). The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to collect and report data on drug overdoses among members of the armed forces.

Specifically, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense establish a system for tracking and reporting information on drug overdoses, including the type of drug involved, the circumstances surrounding the overdose, and any other relevant details. This data will be used to better understand the prevalence of drug overdoses within the military and to develop strategies for prevention and intervention.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress on the data collected, along with any recommendations for addressing the issue of drug overdoses within the military. This report will help to ensure transparency and accountability in addressing this important public health issue. Overall, the Department of Defense Overdose Data Act of 2023 seeks to improve the tracking and reporting of drug overdoses within the military in order to better understand and address this critical issue.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 3751
Introduced on
2023-05-30
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/30/2023
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Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Department of Defense Overdose Data Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report annually on the number of overdoses among servicemembers. DOD must also contract with a federally funded research and development center to prepare a report that includes, among other elements, an assessment of current barriers to determining overdose data and recommendations for increasing access to treatment and preventing overdoses.

DOD must also establish standards for the distribution of, and training for the use of, naloxone (or other similar medication), opioid disposal materials, fentanyl test strips, and other materials to prevent or reverse overdoses, substance use disorder, or impacts related to substance misuse.

Bill 118 hr 3751, also known as the Department of Defense Overdose Data Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of drug overdoses within the Department of Defense (DoD). The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to collect and report data on drug overdoses among members of the armed forces.

Specifically, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense establish a system for tracking and reporting information on drug overdoses, including the type of drug involved, the circumstances surrounding the overdose, and any other relevant details. This data will be used to better understand the prevalence of drug overdoses within the military and to develop strategies for prevention and intervention.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress on the data collected, along with any recommendations for addressing the issue of drug overdoses within the military. This report will help to ensure transparency and accountability in addressing this important public health issue. Overall, the Department of Defense Overdose Data Act of 2023 seeks to improve the tracking and reporting of drug overdoses within the military in order to better understand and address this critical issue.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on overdoses among members of the Armed Forces.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Summary11/14/2024

Department of Defense Overdose Data Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report annually on the number of overdoses among servicemembers. DOD must also contract with a federally funded research a...

Latest Action5/30/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.