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SENATE 957117th CongressBecame Public Law No: 117-29.

DUMP Opioids Act

Last Action
7/29/2021

Actions

  • 2021-07-29Became Public Law No: 117-29.
  • 2021-07-29Became Public Law No: 117-29.
  • 2021-07-29Signed by President.
  • 2021-07-29Signed by President.
  • 2021-07-28Presented to President.
  • 2021-07-28Presented to President.
  • 2021-07-27Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2021-07-27On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 224). (text: 07/26/2021 CR H3883)
  • 2021-07-27Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 224).(text: 07/26/2021 CR H3883)
  • 2021-07-27Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3931-3932)
  • 2021-07-26At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2021-07-26DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 957.
  • 2021-07-26Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3883-3884)
  • 2021-07-26Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2021-04-26Held at the desk.

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CRS Summary

As of 2021-07-29 (49)

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate periods during which any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications at VA medical facilities with an on-site pharmacy or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes.

The bill also authorizes the VA to carry out public information campaigns regarding the designated disposal periods.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Mike Braun (R-IN)

Subjects

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

Became law: Pub. L. 117-29

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