US Congress House Bill 5057 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 26 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-05-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Safe Prescribing for Veterans Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to require a VA employee (including a temporary full-time, part-time, or without-compensation employee) who is authorized to prescribe any controlled substance to complete at least one accredited continuing education course on pain management every two years. Such requirement shall: apply to an employee who is employed by the VA for at least 180 days during any 24-month period; and not apply to an employee licensed or certified by a state licensure or specialty board that requires the completion of pain management or substance use disorder management continuing education. Continuing education courses shall include information on safe prescribing practices, controlled substance disposal, pain management principles, and identification of potential substance use disorders and addiction treatment.

Safe Prescribing for Veterans Act

Rep. William Keating [D-MA]

Rep. Keith Rothfus [R-PA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-05-13	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2016-04-26	House	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2016-04-26	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5057/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr5057/BILLS-114hr5057ih.pdf