HR-5580 : Still Just a Bill

Surveillance and Testing of Opioids to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018 or the STOP Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018

This bill establishes and expands programs to support increased detection and monitoring of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, and also establishes a pilot program for point-of-use testing of illicit drugs for dangerous contaminants.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-05-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2018-05-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-23IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2018-04-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Government information and archives
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care

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