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H.R. 5684

Introduced

Protecting Seniors From Opioid Abuse Act

Introduced 5/7/2018•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 576.

6/12/2018 • House

Summary

Protecting Seniors From Opioid Abuse Act

This bill establishes individuals who are identified as at-risk beneficiaries for prescription drug abuse as qualifying participants in medication therapy management programs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.

Reported to House without amendment, Part I • 6/12/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Drug therapyDrug, alcohol, tobacco useMedicarePrescription drugs

Congressional Votes (0)

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Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
7
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3]

Republican • PA-3

Sponsored 5/7/2018

Cosponsors (8)

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Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]

D-CA-5

Joined 5/7/2018

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Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]

D-PA-14

Joined 5/7/2018

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Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]

R-TN-7

Joined 5/10/2018

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Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]

R-OR-2

Joined 5/23/2018

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 7, 2018

Committee Review

May 9, 2018

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House6/12/2018
Introduced in House5/7/2018

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors8