To permit the Byrne JAG grant to be used for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents.
Allows Byrne JAG grants to pay for fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents.
In the House Judiciary Committee since Oct. 1, 2026, 4 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 1, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Grant programs set rules for what their funds can buy. This bill would let Byrne JAG grant recipients use funds to purchase fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Add two allowable grant purchases
The bill would allow Byrne JAG grant funds to pay for fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents.
The practical difference would be whether Byrne JAG grant funds could support fentanyl testing and opioid-overdose response supplies. Allowing these purchases could give grant recipients another way to direct funds toward those needs.
Written from the official record.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Jr. with 3 original cosponsorsReferred to Judiciary
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeeOCT 1, 2026JUDICIARY NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 4 daysNo hearing yet
- 4 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 4, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 2 states
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. Kean’s record: sponsored 39 bills this Congress. 3 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Andrew R. GarbarinoR-NY-2ORIGINAL
- Michael LawlerR-NY-17ORIGINAL
- Jefferson Van DrewR-NJ-2ORIGINAL
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