DUMP Opioids Act became law 127 days after introduction, with one cosponsor, a Republican
IntroducedMar 24, 2021
Reported—
Passed one chamberApr 22, 2021
Passed bothJul 27, 2021
LawJul 29, 2021
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 56 words.
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate periods during which any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications at VA medical facilities with an on-site pharmacy or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes. The bill also authorizes the VA to carry out public information campaigns regarding the designated disposal periods.
Context
- Committees
- Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 13 of 329 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 4, from enrolled bill to public law · 684 words
- Subjects
- Department of Veterans AffairsDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment information and archivesHealth facilities and institutionsPrescription drugsSolid waste and recycling +1 more
- Latest action
- Jul 29, 2021: Became Public Law No: 117-29.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 117th H.R. 2591 DUMP Opioids Act R · Introduced
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]