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S 4159 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act of 2024

The Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act of 2024 provides federal grants to address staffing shortages in medical examiner and coroner offices. It funds forensic pathology fellowships for medical graduates, training for death investigators to obtain certification, and education for toxicology staff to advance their skills. The $13 million annual grant funding (2025-2029) prioritizes rural areas and communities with high opioid use, with a minimum of 40 fellowships per year. Payments to fellows are tax-free, and grants cover up to 15% for administrative costs.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds forensic training/fellowships for medical examiners/coroners to address staffing shortages, strengthening criminal justice infrastructure for death investigations and opioid-related cases.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds forensic training and staffing for medical examiners, addressing public health needs in opioid-affected areas, strengthening healthcare infrastructure.90% confidence
Sub-Topics: Drug Policy Substance Abuse
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 18, 2024 Last action Apr 18, 2024
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Apr 18, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Apr 18, 2024
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John Cornyn
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TX
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Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
CT
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