HB7994Introduced in the House
HERO Act Helping Educators Respond to Overdoses Act
Introduced by Raul Ruiz, District CA-25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To establish a grant program to provide schools with opioid overdose reversal drugs, to direct schools receiving Federal funds to report to certain Federal information systems any distribution of an opioid overdose reversal drug, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
July 21, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
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