HR. 1561Reported
ALERT Communities Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands federal overdose response efforts by adding hazardous drug test strips to grant programs, setting HHS standards, and studying their effects on overdoses and treatment participation
Key points
- Require HHS test strip guidance
- Require overdose impact study
- Expand overdose grant equipment
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2026-07-21 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
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