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Opioid Detection in Wastewater: New Public Health Tools

This act aims to strengthen the fight against the opioid crisis by funding activities to detect synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, in wastewater. This will enable local and state authorities to react more quickly to the presence of dangerous substances in communities, potentially saving lives and improving public safety.
Key points
Wastewater testing funding: The act allows federal funds to be used for wastewater surveillance to identify trends associated with controlled substance use, including synthetic opioids.
Laboratory support: A pilot program will help public health laboratories detect fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, enhancing their testing capabilities.
Early warning: Wastewater monitoring aims for early detection of drug-related threats, allowing for quicker preventive and interventional actions in communities.
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Additional Information
SWIFT Detection Act of 2023
Print number: HR 4773
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Process start date: 2023-07-20