What is the current status of HR 7479?

HR 7479 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7479?

HR 7479 was sponsored by Bonnie Watson Coleman (D), Rep.

Opioid Overdose Training and Kits Bill

IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026

Introduced7 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and EmploymentEmergency medical services and trauma careDrug therapyWorker safety and healthDrug, alcohol, tobacco useMedical education

Why This Matters

This bill aims to improve workplace safety by encouraging the availability of opioid overdose reversal medication and training for employees. It helps ensure that workplaces are prepared to respond to opioid overdoses effectively.

If you work for a federal agency or a private employer that adopts this guidance, you may receive training on how to handle opioid overdoses.

Who this affects

federal agency employees · private sector workers

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to provide guidance on opioid overdose reversal medication.
2Employers will receive recommendations for acquiring and maintaining overdose reversal medication.
3Federal agencies must obtain and keep opioid overdose reversal medication on hand.
4Federal agencies are also required to offer annual training for employees on how to use this medication.
5The guidance for private employers is not mandatory, meaning they can choose whether to follow it.

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Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly

Opioid Overdose Training and Kits Bill

IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026

Introduced7 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and EmploymentEmergency medical services and trauma careDrug therapyWorker safety and healthDrug, alcohol, tobacco useMedical education

Why This Matters

If you work for a federal agency or a private employer that adopts this guidance, you may receive training on how to handle opioid overdoses.

Who this affects

federal agency employees · private sector workers

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to provide guidance on opioid overdose reversal medication.
2Employers will receive recommendations for acquiring and maintaining overdose reversal medication.
3Federal agencies must obtain and keep opioid overdose reversal medication on hand.
4Federal agencies are also required to offer annual training for employees on how to use this medication.
5The guidance for private employers is not mandatory, meaning they can choose whether to follow it.

Read full document

Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly