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Military Overdose Data Act: Better Reporting, Improved Support.

This new law requires the Department of Defense to collect and report detailed data on overdoses among servicemembers and their families. The goal is to better understand the issue, improve access to treatment, and prevent overdoses, potentially enhancing the safety and health of military-affiliated individuals.
Key points
The Department of Defense will annually report on fatal and non-fatal overdoses among servicemembers and their families, including demographics, substances, and circumstances.
The act mandates analysis of overdose causes, treatment barriers, and recommendations for improving healthcare and support for military personnel and their families.
Standards will be established for distributing life-saving medications (e.g., naloxone) and overdose prevention materials, along with training on their use.
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Print number: 118_HR_3751
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Process start date: 2023-05-30