HR 7994
HERO Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:55 AM
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Bill overview
The Helping Educators Respond to Overdoses Act (HERO Act) aims to equip schools with naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, by providing grants for purchase and implementation of educational programs. Schools receiving federal funds are required to report any distribution of naloxone to national data systems. The bill prioritizes schools in areas with high opioid overdose rates and mandates reporting on grant usage and emergency response plans to Congress.
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