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Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2025

4/22/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2383

Bill 119 hr 2383, also known as the Preventing Opioid Deaths in Schools Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to allow Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants to be used for purchasing life-saving opioid antagonists for schools. These grants would also be used to provide training and education to students and teachers on how to administer these opioid antagonists in case of an overdose.

The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing the opioid crisis in schools and ensuring that schools are equipped to respond effectively to opioid overdoses. By providing funding for opioid antagonists and training, the bill aims to save lives and prevent opioid-related deaths in school settings.

In addition to purchasing opioid antagonists and providing training, the bill also includes provisions for related education and support services to address the broader impact of the opioid crisis on students and schools. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2383 seeks to address the urgent need for opioid overdose prevention in schools by providing resources and support to ensure that schools are prepared to respond effectively to opioid-related emergencies.

Current Status of Bill HR 2383

Bill HR 2383 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2025. Bill HR 2383 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2025.  Bill HR 2383's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2383

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2383

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2383

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.
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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