Search Results: keywords:"opioid overdose prevention"

  • H. R. 1562 — To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to expressly authorize the use of certain grants to implement substance use disorder and overdose prevention activities with respect to fentanyl and xylazine test strips.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:237

    H. R. 1562, titled the “Test Strip Access Act of 2025,” proposes an amendment to the 21st Century Cures Act. The bill aims to allow specific grants to be used for activities related to preventing substance use disorders and overdoses. These activities would include the...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 1562 wants to let people use special paper strips to check for dangerous drugs like fentanyl and xylazine so they can be safer and not get sick. This bill tries to help stop overdoses by using these test strips.

  • S. 690 — To combat the fentanyl crisis.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,768

    S. 690, titled the "Overdose RADAR Act," aims to address the fentanyl crisis in the United States. It proposes measures to improve data collection and surveillance of opioid-related overdoses, reform the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and support states through opioid response...

    Simple Explanation

    The Overdose RADAR Act is a plan to help stop problems with a drug called fentanyl. It wants to watch where people get too much of it and help schools and places stay ready in case someone needs help.