H.R. 5892 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace to advise the Secretary of Labor on actions the Department of Labor can take to address the impact of opioid abuse on the workplace.
H.R. 5892 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on May 21, 2018, sponsored by Jason Lewis with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 21, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
This bill establishes an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace to advise the Department of Labor on actions Labor can take to provide informational resources and best practices for addressing the impact of opioid abuse on the workplace and supporting workers abusing opioids. The bill terminates the committee after three years.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jason Lewis (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2018
- Passed the HouseJun 13, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 14, 2018)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
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