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Prohibiting Federal Funds for Drug Paraphernalia Purchases

This bill aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for purchasing or supporting the purchase of drug paraphernalia. This means public money cannot be spent on items like crack pipes, syringes, or safe smoking kits, potentially impacting harm reduction programs.
Key points
Bans federal funds from being used to buy drug paraphernalia, including crack pipes and syringes.
The definition of drug paraphernalia includes a wide range of items, including those used in harm reduction programs.
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Print number: 117_HR_6704
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9]
Process start date: 2022-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HUNTER Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6704.

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 2022-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Bans federal funds from being used to buy drug paraphernalia, including crack pipes and syringes.
  • The definition of drug paraphernalia includes a wide range of items, including those used in harm reduction programs.
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. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9].

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 2025-12-28.

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