Bill 118 HR 5237, also known as the Fentanyl Crisis Research and Evaluation Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the growing crisis surrounding the use and distribution of the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
The bill proposes to allocate funding for research and evaluation of the fentanyl crisis, with a focus on understanding the causes of the crisis, identifying effective prevention and treatment strategies, and evaluating the impact of current policies and programs.
Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance coordination and collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies involved in combating the fentanyl crisis, in order to improve the effectiveness of efforts to address the issue.
Overall, the Fentanyl Crisis Research and Evaluation Act aims to provide a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to addressing the fentanyl crisis, with the ultimate goal of reducing the harm caused by this dangerous drug.