HR 6744
PIPES Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Preventing Illicit Paraphernalia for Exchange Systems Act (PIPES Act), restricts how federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act can be used for programs addressing substance use disorder. Specifically, it prohibits the use of these funds to purchase syringes, needles, or paraphernalia like pipes, which are often used with illicit drugs. The bill applies to syringe services programs and other harm reduction initiatives, with a limited exception for areas experiencing a significant increase in hepatitis or HIV infections due to injection drug use, provided they operate within applicable laws.
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Primary sponsor
David B. McKinley
Cosponsors
Doug LaMalfa
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