STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023

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Summary of Bill HR 3375

Bill 118 HR 3375, also known as the STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the growing crisis of fentanyl overdoses in the country. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is significantly more potent than other opioids, making it a major contributor to the opioid epidemic.

The main provisions of the bill include increasing funding for law enforcement agencies to crack down on the production and distribution of fentanyl, as well as providing resources for public health agencies to educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl and how to prevent overdoses. The bill also calls for increased access to naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, in order to save lives.

Additionally, the STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023 aims to improve data collection and reporting on fentanyl-related overdoses in order to better understand the scope of the problem and develop more effective strategies for prevention and treatment. The bill also includes provisions for increasing access to treatment for individuals struggling with opioid addiction. Overall, the STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the fentanyl crisis from multiple angles, including law enforcement, public health, and treatment. By increasing resources and implementing evidence-based strategies, the bill aims to reduce the number of fentanyl-related overdoses and save lives across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 3375

Support, Treatment, and Overdose Prevention of Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023 or the STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023

This bill addresses data collection, treatment, harm reduction, and other issues related to substance misuse and addiction. It particularly focuses on opioids, fentanyl, and related substances.

Specifically, the bill expands surveillance of fentanyl and related substances. This includes requiring a study on how to track overdoses by type of drug (including fentanyl) and awarding grants to states for collecting data about fentanyl-involved overdoses. The bill also provides for (1) training on detecting and handling fentanyl for law enforcement, and (2) grants for forensic laboratories to facilitate surveillance of controlled substances seized by law enforcement.

Additionally, the bill establishes and modifies requirements to increase access to treatment and prevention services. For example, the Bureau of Prisons must make certain services, including medication-assisted treatments, available to individuals in its custody. The bill also establishes grants and requires other efforts to expand access to medications that temporarily reverse opioid overdoses (e.g., naloxone) and related harm reduction activities.

Furthermore, the bill extends, subject to some conditions, liability protections for those who administer aid in an emergency (commonly known as Good Samaritan laws) to individuals who administer opioid overdose reversal drugs and to individuals who seek medical attention for themselves or on behalf of another for a drug overdose.

The bill also requires multiple reports, including a report by the Department of State on foreign sources of certain drugs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3375

Bill HR 3375 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill HR 3375 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 16, 2023.  Bill HR 3375's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3375

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
60
Democrat Cosponsors
58
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3375

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCustoms enforcementDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useFederal preemptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedical researchMental healthResearch administration and fundingRetail and wholesale tradesSmuggling and traffickingState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3375

STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023Support, Treatment, and Overdoses Prevention of Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023To establish programs to address addiction and overdoses caused by illicit fentanyl and other opioids, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3375

R
Ann M. Kuster
New Hampshire(Democrat)
R
Shri Thanedar
Michigan(Democrat)
R
David J. Trone
Maryland(Democrat)
R
Lori Trahan
Massachusetts(Democrat)
R
Paul Tonko
New York(Democrat)

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