H.R. 4817 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions Act
H.R. 4817 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Oct 23, 2019, sponsored by James R. Baird with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 23, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical center with an on-site pharmacy or a law enforcement officer has a physical location where patients may dispose of controlled substances medications.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James R. Baird (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 47 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 23, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Nov 8, 2019)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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