Halting the Epidemic of Addiction and Loss Act of 2025
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- Passed House
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Overview
This bill aims to broaden the scope of opioid overdose reversal drugs considered in Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant programs. Specifically, it requires HHS to update existing regulations and guidance to include all FDA-approved opioid overdose reversal drugs, not just naloxone. The bill mandates that HHS revise prior guidance related to State and Tribal Opioid Response Grants and other relevant grants within one year of enactment. This change seeks to ensure a wider availability of these life-saving medications for those affected by opioid use disorders.
Key provisions
- Requires HHS to include all FDA-approved opioid overdose reversal drugs in grant program guidance.
- Mandates updates to existing HHS regulations and guidance.
- Sets a one-year deadline for HHS to complete the revisions.
- Specifically addresses State and Tribal Opioid Response Grants.
- Covers grant programs for priority substance use disorder prevention needs.
- References to naloxone must be inclusive of all approved reversal drugs.
- The bill defines opioid overdose reversal drugs based on FDA approval.
- The Secretary of Health and Human Services is responsible for ensuring compliance.
Who is affected
- Individuals affected by opioid use disorders
- Healthcare providers administering overdose reversal medications
- State and Tribal governments administering opioid response grants
- The Department of Health and Human Services
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