H.R. 5580 · 115th Congress
STOP Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Ann Kuster
- Introduced
- 2018-04-23
- Latest action
- 2018-05-17 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
Surveillance and Testing of Opioids to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018 or the STOP Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018
This bill establishes and expands programs to support increased detection and monitoring of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, and also establishes a pilot program for point-of-use testing of illicit drugs for dangerous contaminants.