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House bill · H.R. 1561 (119th Congress)

ALERT Communities Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 21, 2026

Sponsor: Jasmine Crockett (U.S. Representative, TX-30, Democratic)

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Summary

Advancing Lifesaving Efforts with Rapid Test strips for Communities Act or the ALERT Communities Act This bill establishes programs and requirements to advance the development and usage of test strips that detect the presence of certain hazardous drugs (e.g., fentanyl, xylazine). Currently, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides grants to government entities to train and provide authorized equipment to first responders and other relevant personnel for emergency treatment of opioid overdoses. The bill expands these grants to include rapid response test strips for detecting the presence of fentanyl, xylazine, and other synthetic opioids or emerging substances in people or within other drugs. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish guidance and standards for test strip manufacturers to support the development, evaluation, and authorization of test strips. Also, HHS must conduct a study and report to Congress on how the availability and usage of test strips and similar equipment impacts the frequency of overdoses and participation in substance use disorder treatment.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jul 21, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Jul 21, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. Jul 21, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  4. Jul 21, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.

  5. Jul 21, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.

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  1. Jul 21, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.

  2. Jul 20, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. Jul 20, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  4. Jul 20, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. Jun 25, 2026

    In committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  6. Jun 25, 2026

    In committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    U.S. House

  7. Jun 25, 2026

    In committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  8. Jun 25, 2026

    In committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  9. Jun 25, 2026

    Committee vote

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  10. Jun 25, 2026

    Committee vote

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  11. Jun 25, 2026

    Committee vote

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  12. Feb 25, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  13. Feb 25, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  14. Feb 25, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  15. Feb 25, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  16. Feb 25, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  17. Feb 25, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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