HR-6133 : Still Just a Bill

Informing Opioid Prescribing Through Evidence-Based Guidelines Act of 2018

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to develop evidence-based opioid prescribing guidelines for certain acute pain treatment.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2018-06-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Mark Meadows [R] (NC-11)
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Drug therapy
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Prescription drugs
  • Public participation and lobbying
  • Retail and wholesale trades
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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