S. 617: OPIOIDS Act
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 | 2025-02-18 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-18 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-18):
Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets Act or the OPIOIDS Act
This bill establishes and revises certain grants and resources to address opioid-related overdoses.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants to states, territories, and localities to improve data and surveillance related to opioid overdoses.
Additionally, the bill directs DOJ to award grants to law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories in communities with high rates of drug overdoses to (1) provide training to help officers better identify overdoses, (2) upgrade essential systems for drug tracing and processing samples in forensic laboratories, or (3) provide training to better trace criminals through the dark web.
The bill requires the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to provide training to state and local law enforcement agencies on how to best coordinate with state and federal partners for tracking drug-related activity.
The bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to provide training and resources for equipment that protects first responders from secondary fentanyl exposure.
Finally, the bill directs the Drug Enforcement Administration to (1) develop uniform reporting standards for information concerning drug control activities, and (2) budget for a program that analyzes fentanyl samples.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-18 |
| Jon Ossoff | D GA 2025-11-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 617 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 617?
S. 617 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: OPIOIDS Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 617 are available on congress.gov.
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