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FDA Mission Change: Stronger Focus on Opioid Addiction and Overdose Risk

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to formally amend its mission statement. The FDA must now strongly consider the danger of addiction and overdose death associated with prescription opioid medications when approving and regulating these drugs. This change aims to enhance public safety and tighten control over powerful pain medications contributing to the opioid crisis.
Key points
The FDA must officially incorporate the risk of opioid addiction and overdose death into its core mission statement.
All decisions regarding the approval, manufacturing, and marketing of opioid medications must prioritize the danger of overdose and addiction.
The change is intended to increase public safety by tightening regulatory standards for opioid drugs.
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Print number: 118_S_604
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2023-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Changing the Culture of the FDA Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_604.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The FDA must officially incorporate the risk of opioid addiction and overdose death into its core mission statement.
  • All decisions regarding the approval, manufacturing, and marketing of opioid medications must prioritize the danger of overdose and addiction.
  • The change is intended to increase public safety by tightening regulatory standards for opioid 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. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

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 2025-12-27.

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