What does Preamble of OPIOIDS Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To permit the Attorney General to award grants for accurate data on opioid-related overdoses, and for other purposes,' aims to authorize the Attorney General to provide grants. The grants are intended to support the collection of accurate data related to opioid-related overdoses.

What does SHORT TITLE. of OPIOIDS Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets Act'' or the ``OPIOIDS Act''.

What does ACCURATE DATA ON OPIOID-RELATED OVERDOSES. of OPIOIDS Act do?

This section authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to States, territories, and localities. The grants are intended to support improved data and surveillance on opioid-related overdoses. Eligible activities include improving postmortem toxicology testing. Data linkage across data systems throughout the United States is another supported activity. Electronic death reporting and improving the comprehensiveness of data on fatal and nonfatal overdoses are also included.

What does LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS. of OPIOIDS Act do?

This section establishes grants for local law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories in communities with high rates of drug overdoses. Grants may be used for officer training to identify overdoses, upgrading forensic laboratory systems, or training to trace criminals through the darknet. Grantees are required to submit reports on overdose data to the National Forensic Laboratory Information System. Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers will provide training on coordinating with state and federal partners for tracking drug-related activity. Section 1701(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended to include providing training and resources for containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other substances for first responders.

What does OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY REFORM. of OPIOIDS Act do?

This section concerns reform of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The Drug Enforcement Administration is directed to develop uniform reporting standards for the National Forensic Laboratory Information System. These standards will cover data related to purity, formulation, and weight. The purpose of these standards is to facilitate comparison of data across jurisdictions and agencies. Subsection (b) clarifies that this section does not impose new or increased reporting obligations on state or local laboratories.

What does DEA TESTING. of OPIOIDS Act do?

This section requires the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to submit a funding line item for the Fentanyl Signature Profiling Program to Congress. The submission is to occur as part of the annual budget process.

Back to bills

OPIOIDS Act

Last updated: 2/18/2025 · Introduced: 2/18/2025

Author: Rick Scott (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to states, territories, and localities to improve data and surveillance on opioid-related overdoses, including postmortem toxicology testing and data linkage.
The bill establishes grants for local law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories to enhance overdose identification, forensic capabilities, and darknet tracking, while also requiring reporting to the National Forensic Laboratory Information System.
This legislation directs the Drug Enforcement Administration to develop uniform reporting standards for the National Forensic Laboratory Information System related to drug purity, formulation, and weight.

119th Congressin committeeOfficial page

Verified Votes

No verified votes yet.

Community Votes

No community votes yet. Be the first!

Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes

Other Sections

Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 4 more.

6 sections

Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.

Read official text

Want the full experience?

Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.

Create Free Account