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H.R. 621In committee

Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025

Introduced: Jan 22, 2025

Latest action date: Jan 22, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Jan 22, 2025
Recorded roll calls
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Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.

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What this bill does

Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 

This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program administered by the Department of Justice.

Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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Drug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployment and training programsFirst responders and emergency personnel

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. Introduced in House

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  3. Introduced in House

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