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.
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S 617 - OPIOIDS Act
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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!
moderate 02/18/2025
Grants for facts, not fights—sounds like a proper investment.