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Bruce's Law: Fentanyl Awareness Campaigns and Community Grants.

Bruce's Law establishes nationwide public awareness campaigns to warn citizens, parents, and youth about the lethal risk of fentanyl contamination in illegal drugs. It also creates a Federal Interagency Work Group to coordinate federal efforts and provides grants to local community organizations to conduct preventative education in areas hardest hit by the opioid crisis.
Key points
Mandates public education campaigns for the general public, schools, and parents, warning about the deadly danger of fentanyl in counterfeit and illicit drugs.
Establishes a federal work group to coordinate government actions and develop strategies to prevent fentanyl overdoses, incorporating input from affected families.
Provides new and extended grants for local community coalitions to implement targeted educational programs for youth regarding the risks of contaminated drugs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1235
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2023-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bruce's Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1235.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates public education campaigns for the general public, schools, and parents, warning about the deadly danger of fentanyl in counterfeit and illicit drugs.
  • Establishes a federal work group to coordinate government actions and develop strategies to prevent fentanyl overdoses, incorporating input from affected families.
  • Provides new and extended grants for local community coalitions to implement targeted educational programs for youth regarding the risks of contaminated drugs.
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 Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Health Education