To provide access to medication-assisted therapy, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
114th Congress (2015–2017)
This bill was introduced on May 21, 2015, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Although this bill was not enacted, its provisions could have become law by being included in another bill. It is common for legislative text to be introduced concurrently in multiple bills (called companion bills), re-introduced in subsequent sessions of Congress in new bills, or added to larger bills (sometimes called omnibus bills).
27 Cosponsors (19 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
S. 1455
(same title)
Ordered Reported — Mar 16, 2016
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Opioid Legislation, Approved by the House, Includes Higgins-Led Initiative Expanding Addiction Treatment Medication Prescribing Rights to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners”
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Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY26]
(Sponsor)
on Jul 8, 2016
“Following Community Meetings, Tipton Takes Further Action to Fight Opioid Abuse”
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Rep. Scott Tipton [R-CO3, 2011-2020]
(Co-sponsor)
on Sep 12, 2016
“Pallone Steps Up Call in Congress to Combat Drug Abuse”
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Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ6]
on Oct 8, 2015
History
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May 21, 2015
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Introduced
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Oct 8, 2015
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Considered by Health
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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H.R. 2536 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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