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Easier disposal of unused medications at veterans' facilities.

New rules will make it easier to safely dispose of unused medications, including opioids, at selected veterans' medical facilities. This will provide citizens with access to dedicated locations where they can drop off expired or unneeded medications, contributing to increased safety and reduced risk of controlled substance abuse.
Key points
Selected veterans' medical facilities (with an onsite pharmacy or law enforcement area) must provide drug disposal locations.
Any individual will be able to safely dispose of controlled substances at these locations.
The provisions take effect on January 1, 2022, increasing access to safe medication disposal methods.
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Print number: 117_HR_2591
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Process start date: 2021-04-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DUMP Opioids Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2591.

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 2021-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Selected veterans' medical facilities (with an onsite pharmacy or law enforcement area) must provide drug disposal locations.
  • Any individual will be able to safely dispose of controlled substances at these locations.
  • The provisions take effect on January 1, 2022, increasing access to safe medication disposal methods.
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. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2].

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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Health