Search Results: keywords:"first responder training"

  • H. R. 7226 — To require research with respect to fentanyl and xylazine test strips, to authorize the use of grant funds for such test strips, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:642

    H. R. 7226 proposes to require research on fentanyl and xylazine test strips and allows grant funds to be used for these purposes. The bill instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create research and marketing frameworks for developing test strip technology,...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 7226 is a plan to look into making special tools, like test strips, that help check for dangerous drugs like fentanyl and xylazine, and allows people to use certain money to help make and study these strips.

  • H. R. 1561 — To require research with respect to fentanyl and xylazine test strips, to authorize the use of grant funds for such test strips, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:641

    H. R. 1561, also known as the "Advancing Lifesaving Efforts with Rapid Test strips for Communities Act" or the "ALERT Communities Act," aims to enhance the research and availability of fentanyl and xylazine test strips. The bill mandates training for first responders to use...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1561 is a plan to help keep people safe from drugs by making it easier for helpers like firefighters to use special strips that can test drugs for dangerous substances, and to learn more about how these strips work to stop people from getting too sick.

  • S. 3393 — To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:35,633

    The bill S. 3393 aims to reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. It introduces various provisions to tackle substance use disorders, mental health issues, and community recovery efforts across the U.S. The bill addresses prevention, treatment, and recovery...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill S. 3393 is about making sure there is more help and money to tackle problems related to drug use, mental health, and helping communities in tough times. It wants to make sure emergency workers get better training and increase payments for special programs, but some worry that too much money is being spent without clear plans.