HR. 1561In Committee
ALERT Communities Act
Establishes federal programs and requirements to expand rapid drug test strips for detecting fentanyl xylazine and other hazardous substances
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes federal programs and requirements to expand rapid drug test strips for detecting fentanyl xylazine and other hazardous substances
Key points
- Require HHS test strip guidance
- Require overdose impact study
- Expand overdose grant uses
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-25 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment studies and investigationsHealthMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methods