HR-4284 : Still Just a Bill

Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids Act of 2017 or the INFO Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to appoint a federal coordinator within the Department of Health and Human Services to:

  • coordinate programs related to opioid abuse reduction,
  • liaise with state and local entities carrying out activities relating to opioid abuse reduction, and
  • establish and operate a publicly available electronic database to facilitate data collection related to opioid abuse.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-13IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2018-06-12FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5034-5035)House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4284.House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5034-5036)House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorMr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2018-05-09CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2018-05-09CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-25CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2018-04-25CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2017-11-10CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2017-11-07IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2017-11-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Drug therapy
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal officials
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Prescription drugs
  • State and local government operations
  • Veterans' medical care

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