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Opioid Lawsuit Funds for Safe Drug Disposal Programs

Congress suggests that funds from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers should be used to expand drug take-back programs. This aims to combat the opioid crisis and protect the environment from improper drug disposal.
Key points
Money from opioid lawsuits should fund more locations for safe disposal of unused medications.
The goal is to increase public participation in drug take-back programs, reducing access for misuse.
Funds should also lower the costs of transporting and disposing collected medications, encouraging more collection sites.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HCONRES_42
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Process start date: 2021-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of Congress that governmental entities should use a portion of the proceeds from litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors to increase participation in drug take back programs and for the safe disposal of collected, unused medicines.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HCONRES_42.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Money from opioid lawsuits should fund more locations for safe disposal of unused medications.
  • The goal is to increase public participation in drug take-back programs, reducing access for misuse.
  • Funds should also lower the costs of transporting and disposing collected medications, encouraging more collection sites.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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