Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 621
Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025
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Introduced 2025-01-22Topic: criminal justiceSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceProtecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program administered by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.
Sponsors
- David P. Joyce Republican sponsor
- 28 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-22 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-01-22 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-01-22 | Introduced in House | introduce |