H. R. 1257, also known as the “Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets Act” or the “OPIOIDS Act,” aims to improve data collection and response efforts related to opioid overdoses. It authorizes the Attorney General to grant funds to states,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help collect better information about drug overdoses, especially from opioids, which are very strong medicines. It does this by giving money to different places for better data and training, so they can understand and fight this problem more effectively.