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To require that opioid overdose rescue kits be located at public institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.

4/28/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8499

H.R. 8499 of the 119th Congress, introduced on April 27, 2026, aims to mandate the placement of opioid overdose rescue kits at public institutions of higher education.

Current Status of Bill HR 8499

Bill HR 8499 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2026. Bill HR 8499 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2026.  Bill HR 8499's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 April 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8499

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8499

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8499

To require that opioid overdose rescue kits be located at public institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.
To require that opioid overdose rescue kits be located at public institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.

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