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Funds Training for First Responders on Fentanyl Safety
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Funds Training for First Responders on Fentanyl Safety

IntroducedN/A
In Senate1 year ago
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Crime and Law EnforcementDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployment and training programsFirst responders and emergency personnel
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Why This Matters

This bill provides funding for training and resources to help first responders safely handle fentanyl and other dangerous substances.

If you are a first responder, this bill will provide you with training and equipment to safely manage fentanyl exposure starting in 2025.
Who this affects
first responders · police officers · firefighters · emergency medical personnel
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The bill allows grants to provide training for first responders on safely handling fentanyl.
  2. 2It includes funding for purchasing containment devices to protect against exposure to harmful substances.
  3. 3First responders will learn how to use these devices effectively in emergency situations.
  4. 4This legislation aims to reduce health risks for those responding to drug-related incidents.
Read the detailed summary

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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IntroducedJan 3, 2025
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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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The President

Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
Similar Bills
House Bill · HR 621
1 of 4 · Introduced
First Responder Safety Training Bill
Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025
·Crime
House Bill · HR 8535
3 of 4 · Passed House
Improves Fentanyl Detection Efforts
Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
·Crime
Senate Bill · S 165
1 of 4 · Introduced
Classifies Fentanyl-Related Drugs as Illegal
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
·Crime