All Roll Calls
Yes: 424 • No: 0
117-s-957117th CongressWALLET
DUMP Opioids Act
Sponsored By: Senator Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Became Law
Summary
Designated disposal periods for controlled substances at VA medical facilities. This law requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to set specific windows when people can bring controlled-substance medications to covered VA medical facilities for secure disposal and to run public information campaigns to announce those windows.
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- Veterans and caregivers: Clear time windows make it easier to return unused or unwanted controlled medications at VA clinics and hospitals.
- VA medical facilities and staff: Facilities must designate disposal periods and may carry out outreach so the public knows when and how to dispose of controlled drugs.
- Public health and communities: Organized, well-publicized disposal windows aim to improve medication waste management and reduce risks from leftover controlled substances.
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Veterans Affairs sets medicine disposal times
The law requires Veterans Affairs to set specific times when people can drop off controlled-substance medicines at covered VA medical facilities. Anyone may use these disposal periods. VA may run public information campaigns to share the dates and locations. This applies only at covered VA facilities and is now in effect.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kennedy, John [R-LA]
LA • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 3/24/2021
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 7/27/2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 424 • No: 0