Fentanyl Crisis Research and Evaluation Act

3/8/2024, 3:30 PM

Fentanyl Crisis Research and Evaluation Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the fentanyl crisis, including with respect to the effects on government programs and finances.

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.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 5237
Introduced on
2023-08-18
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/18/2023
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Status of Legislation

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Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Fentanyl Crisis Research and Evaluation Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the fentanyl crisis, including with respect to the effects on government programs and finances.

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report on the effects of the fentanyl crisis, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Drug trafficking and controlled substances•
Government information and archives•
Social Welfare

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/10/2024

Fentanyl Crisis Research and Evaluation Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the fentanyl crisis, including with respect to the effects on government programs and finances.

Latest Action8/25/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.