HOPE Act
HR 5252, the HOPE Act, amends the 21st Century Cures Act to allow states and tribes using federal grant funds to purchase and distribute public access opioid overdose reversal kits. These kits contain opioid reversal medication and clear instructions for use. The bill specifically permits grant funds previously designated for prevention to also cover acquiring, making available, and maintaining these kits. It directly affects state and tribal health agencies administering the relevant federal grants.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 10, 2025
Last action Sep 10, 2025
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Sep 10, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sep 10, 2025
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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