# 119-s-180: Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025

119-s-180, Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA); status in_committee (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-180
- Congress: 119
- Title: Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-01-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Authorizes DOJ opioid and stimulant grant funds to buy containment devices and pay for training** so first responders can avoid secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances. This creates a clear, grant-funded path for equipment and instruction aimed at on-scene safety for emergency personnel. - First responders: Firefighters, paramedics, and police can receive training and containment devices through existing grant awards to reduce accidental fentanyl exposure and related risks. - Grant program administrators and local agencies: The Department of Justice's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program will explicitly allow procurement of containment devices and training as eligible grant activities under its current framework.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants for first responder fentanyl protection: benefit, low. This bill would let grants pay for training and for buying containment devices for first responders to prevent fentanyl exposure. First responders like police, firefighters, and EMTs could get equipment and training. The bill does not set funding amounts or name an implementing agency.

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
- 119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.
- 119-sres-739: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.

## Sources
- [119-s-180 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/180)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
- [119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-755)
- [119-sres-739: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-739)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-180 (as of 2026-08-11).