H.R. 6779

Referred to Committee

Using Data to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act of 2018

Introduced 9/12/2018•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

9/12/2018 • House

Summary

Using Data to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act of 2018

This bill establishes a new requirement intended to help drug manufacturers and distributors identify and prevent suspicious orders of opioids and reduce rates of diversion.

Specifically, the Drug Enforcement Administration must use its automated data system—the Automated Reports and Consolidated Ordering System—to inform drug manufacturers and distributors about the quantity and type of opioids that are distributed to pharmacies and practitioners.

Additionally, the bill establishes new requirements for reporting, collecting, and sharing information about suspicious orders.

Introduced in House • 9/12/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Business recordsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsRetail and wholesale tradesState and local government operations