Mandatory End to Needle Distribution in Our Neighborhoods Act
Latest action (29 Jun 2020): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, known as the Mandatory End to Needle Distribution in Our Neighborhoods Act, would prohibit the use of federal funds to support programs that distribute hypodermic needles or syringes to individuals for the use of illegal drugs. It would not apply to needles or syringes used for lawful prescription drugs.
The bill would affect federal agencies, specifically the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by restricting their ability to use federal money for such programs.
This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 116th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not receive a vote in that session. As it was introduced in a previous Congress, it is no longer active.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced on June 29, 2020, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7407 do?
- This bill, known as the Mandatory End to Needle Distribution in Our Neighborhoods Act, would prohibit the use of federal funds to support programs that distribute hypodermic needles or syringes to individuals for the use of illegal drugs. It would not apply to needles or syringes used for lawful prescription drugs. The bill would affect federal agencies, specifically the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by restricting their ability to use federal money for such programs. This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 116th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not receive a vote in that session. As it was introduced in a previous Congress, it is no longer active.
- Has H.R. 7407 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Jun 2020, H.R. 7407 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7407?
- H.R. 7407 was sponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa [R-CA1, 2013-2026] (Republican-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7407?
- Introduced (29 Jun 2020).
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