Bill · H.R. 2383· House(119-HR-2383)

Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2025

Age: 42 years

Colorado

Introduced: 3/26/2025
Last activity: 3/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Joe Neguse
Cosponsors: - 4 - 5

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. It aims to authorize the use of Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants for specific school-related needs. Specifically, the legislation focuses on purchasing life-saving opioid antagonists like naloxone for educational institutions. It also provides for training school staff and providing fentanyl awareness to students.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would students be better off under this?+8
The bill directly enhances student safety through training, awareness, and access to naloxone.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+8
The bill directly addresses the opioid crisis by providing naloxone and fentanyl awareness in schools.
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill provides life-saving tools and awareness specifically for students in educational institutions.