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Stop Injection Sites for Illegal Drugs Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 9:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7029
The bill states that these supervised injection sites, where individuals can use illegal drugs under medical supervision, are harmful to communities and do not effectively address the root causes of drug addiction. Supporters of the bill argue that these sites can enable and normalize drug use, leading to increased drug-related crime and public health risks.
If passed, the Stop Injection Sites for Illegal Drugs Act of 2022 would make it illegal for any entity to operate a supervised injection site in the United States. Violators of this law would face penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment. Opponents of the bill argue that supervised injection sites can save lives by providing a safe environment for drug users to consume drugs and access medical care. They believe that these sites can help reduce overdose deaths and connect individuals with addiction treatment services. Overall, the Stop Injection Sites for Illegal Drugs Act of 2022 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate surrounding drug policy and harm reduction strategies in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 7029
Stop Injection Sites for Illegal Drugs Act of 2022
This bill generally prohibits federal funds from being made available to a state, local, tribal, or other entity that operates or controls an injection center (i.e., a medically supervised injection site) in violation of the federal statute commonly known as the Crack House Statute. The statute generally prohibits making facilities available for the purpose of unlawfully using a controlled substance.
The bill provides an exception for federal funds awarded through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program or the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. Specifically, federal funds awarded through the COPS grant program or the JAG grant program shall remain available to a state, local, tribal, or other entity that operates or controls an injection center in violation of the Crack House Statute.