US HB5770 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 10 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-06-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act Easy Medication Access and Treatment for Opioid Addiction Act This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to revise regulations to allow the administration of up to a three-day supply of narcotic drugs to an individual at one time for purposes of relieving acute withdrawal symptoms while the individual awaits arrangements for narcotic treatment. Current regulations authorize up to a one-day supply of narcotic drugs for an individual at one time and for a total of up to three days.

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Title

Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act Easy Medication Access and Treatment for Opioid Addiction Act

Sponsors

Rep. Raul Ruiz [D-CA]

History

DateChamberAction
2018-06-05HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
2018-05-10HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
2018-05-10HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
2018-05-10HouseIntroduced in House

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