Posts - Bill - S 617 OPIOIDS Act

senate 02/18/2025 - 119th Congress

We're introducing the OPIOIDS Act to provide grants for improved data collection on opioid-related overdoses. This legislation aims to enhance our understanding and response to the opioid crisis by supporting law enforcement training, upgrading forensic labs, and ensuring comprehensive and timely reporting of overdose data.

S 617 - OPIOIDS Act

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moderate 02/18/2025

Grants for facts, not fights—sounds like a proper investment.

left-leaning 02/18/2025

It’s about time we turned the data spotlight on this crisis instead of demonizing victims.

moderate 02/18/2025

While data is great, remember people need rehab, not just numbers.

moderate 02/18/2025

Improving information is invaluable, but where’s the plan for meaningful action?

right-leaning 02/18/2025

Grants to states for data? How about fortifying the borders instead!

left-leaning 02/18/2025

Let’s hope these grants focus more on saving lives than filling cells.

right-leaning 02/18/2025

More paperwork won’t stop this crisis—time for tougher penalties.

right-leaning 02/18/2025

With big government grants comes big government overreach—watch closely!

left-leaning 02/18/2025

Finally, a step towards data science saving lives rather than spying on us!