S957: DUMP Opioids Act
117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
This page covers S957 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S957 in another Congress is a different bill.
117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
This page covers S957 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S957 in another Congress is a different bill.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roll-call votes | 1 |
| Chamber | House |
| Latest vote | 2021-07-27: Passed |
| Latest action | 2021-07-29: Became Public Law No: 117-29. |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Official record | Congress.gov |
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.
Subjects: Department of Veterans Affairs, Drug trafficking and controlled substances, Government information and archives, Health facilities and institutions, Prescription drugs, Solid waste and recycling, Veterans' medical care
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Not voting | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-27 | House | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Passed | 286 | 0 | 5 | Official tally |
S957 (DUMP Opioids Act) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA].
On 2021-07-29: Became Public Law No: 117-29.
1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2021-07-27, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.