Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act

House Bill 4739 - Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-11-01T03:47:34Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4739 Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 3:47 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 4739

Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act

This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement a safety framework to protect its personnel from exposure to potential synthetic opioids.

Among other things, the CBP must do the following:

issue a policy that specifies protocols and procedures for the safe handling of potential synthetic opioids;
require mandatory training on the potential risk of exposure to and safe handling procedures for synthetic opioids, as well as how to administer opioid receptor antagonists (e.g., naloxone) after exposure; and
provide personal protective equipment and opioid receptor antagonists to officers, agents, other personnel, and canines at risk of exposure to synthetic opioids.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4739

Bill HR 4739 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 18, 2019. Bill HR 4739 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 18, 2019. Bill HR 4739's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 460. as of June 1, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4739

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4739

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Accounting and auditing

- Border security and unlawful immigration

- Customs enforcement

- Department of Homeland Security

- Drug trafficking and controlled substances

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Government studies and investigations

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Law enforcement officers

- Mammals

- Service animals

- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4739

Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to protect U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, other personnel, and canines against potential synthetic opioid exposure, and for other purposes.

Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act