HR-5798 : Still Just a Bill

Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act

This bill requires the initial examination for new Medicare enrollees to include a review of current opioid prescriptions and an opioid use disorder screening.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-12CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 573.House floor actions
2018-06-12DischargeCommittee on Ways and Means discharged.House floor actions
2018-06-12CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-739, Part I.House floor actions
2018-05-31CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2018-05-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported.House committee actions
2018-05-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Medicare
  • Prescription drugs

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