Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T11:06:42Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1785 Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 11:06 AM

Summary of Bill S 1785

The Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1785, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at 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 extremely dangerous and often leading to overdose deaths.

The main goal of the Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act is to increase funding for prevention, treatment, and enforcement efforts related to fentanyl. This includes providing resources for public health campaigns to educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl, expanding access to treatment programs for individuals struggling with addiction, and enhancing law enforcement efforts to crack down on the illegal distribution of fentanyl.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve data collection and reporting on fentanyl-related overdoses, as well as measures to increase access to naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives. Overall, the Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023 aims to address the fentanyl crisis from multiple angles, including prevention, treatment, and enforcement, in order to reduce the number of overdose deaths caused by this dangerous drug.

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Current Status of Bill S 1785

Bill S 1785 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 31, 2023. Bill S 1785 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 31, 2023. Bill S 1785's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 31, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1785

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Health

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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 S 1785

Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023A bill to establish programs to address addiction and overdoses caused by illicit fentanyl and other opioids, and for other purposes.

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