# 117-hr-2364: Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act

117-hr-2364, Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-2364
- Congress: 117
- Title: Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act
- Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced: 2021-04-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act This bill requires several federal agencies to provide education and training related to synthetic opioids, including fentanyl and its analogues. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must launch a public education campaign on the dangers of synthetic opioids and related issues, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) must produce training materials to prevent exposure to synthetic opioids for first responders and others who are at high risk of such exposure. In addition, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must disseminate the NIOSH training to ambulance transport personnel, local sheriff deputies, and other first responders and individuals in high-risk occupations.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH), 2021-04-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA), 2021-07-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2021-12-08T00:00:00.000Z | house | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 411 | 14 |

## Related bills

- 117-hr-1667: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
- 117-hr-1193: Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy Act
- 117-hr-263: Big Cat Public Safety Act
- 117-hr-8404: Respect for Marriage Act
- 117-hr-1842: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
- 117-hr-8800: Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022

## Sources
- [117-hr-2364 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2364)

## Related
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- [117-hr-1193: Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1193)
- [117-hr-263: Big Cat Public Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-263)
- [117-hr-8404: Respect for Marriage Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8404)
- [117-hr-1842: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1842)
- [117-hr-8800: Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8800)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-2364 (as of 2025-11-18).