House bill · H.R. 621 (119th Congress)
Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: David P. Joyce (U.S. Representative, OH-14, Republican)
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Summary
Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program administered by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.
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- Passed
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Committee
House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
27
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- Democratic20
- Republican7
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Full history
- Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 22, 2025
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. House
- Jan 22, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. House of Representatives
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