Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2026

This bill would require the Attorney General to give grants to set up or keep running disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications. No more than 10 percent of the grant money each year could go to law enforcement agencies or to companies that make or distribute prescription drugs. The bill would place a fee of 1 cent per 100 milligrams on sales of opioids by manufacturers, producers, or importers, not counting drugs used only to treat opioid addiction. Patients using opioids for cancer pain or in hospice care would get a discount so they do not pay any part of the fee. Each year starting in fiscal year 2027, Congress could provide funding for the program up to the total amount of fees collected.

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Sponsors

• Suzanne Bonamici Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors