S 1434 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Protecting Americans from Dangerous Opioids Act

Summary
Protecting Americans from Dangerous Opioids Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke approval for an opioid drug for every new opioid drug approved. (Opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as certain pain medications.) In determining the drug for which to revoke approval, the FDA must prioritize revoking approval for drugs that are not abuse deterrent and consider the public health impact of drugs on the market.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2021
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Introduced Apr 28, 2021 Last action Apr 28, 2021
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Apr 28, 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Apr 28, 2021
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Joe Manchin, III
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