S-2532 : Still Just a Bill

The Safe Response Act, also known as S. 2532, seeks to reauthorize the program for first responder training. Key changes include:

• Modifying language regarding Tribes and Tribal entities.
• Updating language from "approved or cleared" to "approved, cleared, or otherwise legally marketed" concerning related substances or devices.
• Broadening the scope of the training to include substances beyond just opioids, encompassing heroin and other drugs.
• Reauthorizing funding at $57,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, increasing from the previous authorization of $36,000,000 for fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

In summary, the bill aims to expand and extend the first responder training program, addressing a wider range of substances and increasing financial support for the initiative.