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H.R. 5798

Introduced

Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act

Introduced 5/15/2018•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 573.

6/12/2018 • House

Summary

Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act

This bill requires the initial examination for new Medicare enrollees to include a review of current opioid prescriptions and an opioid use disorder screening.

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

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Drug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth promotion and preventive careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicarePrescription drugs

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
4
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]

Republican • IN-8

Sponsored 5/15/2018

Cosponsors (4)

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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]

D-MI-12

Joined 5/15/2018

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Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]

R-MN-3

Joined 5/15/2018

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

R-TN-7

Joined 5/18/2018

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

R-OR-2

Joined 5/25/2018

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 15, 2018

Committee Review

May 17, 2018

Ordered to be Reported.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House6/12/2018
Introduced in House5/15/2018

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors4