HOUSE 5615118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2023

Last Action: 9/22/2023

Actions

2023-09-22Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2023-09-21Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2023-09-21Introduced in House
2023-09-21Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-09-21 (00)

Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to establish or maintain disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications.

Additionally, the bill imposes a fee on the sale of an active opioid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish a mechanism to provide discounts to patients to ensure that they do not pay the fee.

Cosponsors (1)

Alexander Mooney (R-WV)

Subjects

Cancer
Drug therapy
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Health care costs and insurance
Law enforcement administration and funding
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Prescription drugs
Solid waste and recycling
User charges and fees

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