HANDS Act

Hozzl · 2025-09-24T08:05:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5120 HANDS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/24/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5120

The bill H.R. 5120 in the 119th Congress aims to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and title 10, United States Code. Its purpose is to provide no-cost coverage for the preventive distribution of opioid overdose reversal drugs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5120

Bill HR 5120 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 3, 2025. Bill HR 5120 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 3, 2025. Bill HR 5120's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 3, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5120

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5120

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and title 10, United States Code, to provide no-cost coverage for the preventive distribution of opioid overdose reversal drugs.