S. 957 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
DUMP Opioids Act
S. 957 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 24, 2021, sponsored by John Kennedy with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-29
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Kennedy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 24, 2021
- Passed the SenateApr 22, 2021
- Passed the HouseJul 27, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentJul 28, 2021
- Became lawJul 29, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-29. (Jul 29, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 27, 2021 · Passed424–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 335: To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense…
- H.R. 1276: Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse…
- H.R. 2523: THRIVE Act
- H.R. 711: West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021
- H.R. 2441: Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021
- S. 1910: Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021
- H.R. 1448: Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act
- H.R. 3642: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
- H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
- S. 189: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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