HOUSE 2591117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

DUMP Opioids Act

Last Action: 7/14/2021

Actions

2021-07-14Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2021-04-15Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2021-04-15Introduced in House
2021-04-15Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-04-15 (00)

Dispose Unused Medications and Prescription Opioids Act or the DUMP Opioids Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical facility with an on-site pharmacy or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes has a physical location where any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications.

Cosponsors (5)

David Trone (D-MD)
Vern Buchanan (R-FL)
Susie Lee (D-NV)
Tom Rice (R-SC)
Brett Guthrie (R-KY)

Subjects

Department of Veterans Affairs
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Health facilities and institutions
Prescription drugs
Solid waste and recycling
Veterans' medical care

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