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Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2023
3/6/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4582
Bill 118 HR 4582, also known as the Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the growing issue of fentanyl-related deaths among children and adolescents.
The bill seeks to implement a number of measures to combat the spread of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that has been responsible for a significant increase in overdose deaths in recent years. One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support state and local efforts to prevent fentanyl trafficking and distribution, as well as to provide education and resources to help young people avoid the dangers of fentanyl use.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased penalties for individuals caught trafficking fentanyl to minors, in an effort to deter those who would seek to profit from the sale of this dangerous drug to young people. The bill also includes provisions for increased funding for law enforcement agencies to better equip them to detect and intercept fentanyl shipments before they reach the hands of children and adolescents. Overall, the Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2023 represents a bipartisan effort to address the growing threat of fentanyl to young people in the United States. By implementing a combination of prevention, education, and enforcement measures, the bill aims to reduce the number of fentanyl-related deaths among children and adolescents and protect the most vulnerable members of society from the dangers of this deadly drug.
The bill seeks to implement a number of measures to combat the spread of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that has been responsible for a significant increase in overdose deaths in recent years. One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support state and local efforts to prevent fentanyl trafficking and distribution, as well as to provide education and resources to help young people avoid the dangers of fentanyl use.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased penalties for individuals caught trafficking fentanyl to minors, in an effort to deter those who would seek to profit from the sale of this dangerous drug to young people. The bill also includes provisions for increased funding for law enforcement agencies to better equip them to detect and intercept fentanyl shipments before they reach the hands of children and adolescents. Overall, the Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2023 represents a bipartisan effort to address the growing threat of fentanyl to young people in the United States. By implementing a combination of prevention, education, and enforcement measures, the bill aims to reduce the number of fentanyl-related deaths among children and adolescents and protect the most vulnerable members of society from the dangers of this deadly drug.
Current Status of Bill HR 4582
Bill HR 4582 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2023. Bill HR 4582 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 12, 2023. Bill HR 4582's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4582
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
28Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4582
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4582
Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2023
Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2023
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the use of Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants to purchase life-saving opioid antagonists for schools and to provide related training and education to students and teachers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4582
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