Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025
The Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 requires federal funding to provide training and containment devices for first responders, specifically to prevent exposure to fentanyl and other dangerous substances during emergencies. This bill directly affects police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who face accidental exposure risks while responding to drug-related incidents. The key provision amends existing federal law to mandate both training resources and the purchase of specialized containment equipment for first responder use. The policy change aims to reduce health risks from secondary exposure without altering drug enforcement or criminal law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 22, 2025
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1
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David P. Joyce
RRepublican
Co
Abraham J. Hamadeh
RRepublican
Co
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
Co
Claudia Tenney
RRepublican
Co
Dave Min
DDemocratic
Co
Don Bacon
RRepublican
Co
Eugene Simon Vindman
DDemocratic
Co
Gabe Vasquez
DDemocratic
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