S. 2336: Halting the Epidemic of Addiction and Loss Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-17 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-17 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-17):
Halting the Epidemic of Addiction and Loss Act of 2025
This bill requires that, when the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issues new regulations or guidance on grant programs addressing opioid use disorders, references to an opioid overdose reversal drug (e.g., naloxone) must broadly include any opioid overdose reversal drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Within one year after the bill’s enactment, HHS must update all references accordingly in regulations or guidance issued prior to the bill’s enactment that are applicable to State Opioid Response Grants, Tribal Opioid Response Grants, or certain other grants relating to substance use disorder prevention.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-07-17 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2336?
S. 2336 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Halting the Epidemic of Addiction and Loss Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2336 are available on congress.gov.
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