Bills · HR 4079
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4079Health
Safer Response Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 23· LAST ACTION JUN 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the safety and preparedness of local emergency services in dealing with drug overdoses. If this bill becomes law, first responders will receive more comprehensive training that reflects the changing landscape of drug crises, which now involves many different substances beyond just opioids. This means that when someone calls 911 for an overdose, the first responders arriving on the scene will be better equipped to identify and treat a wider variety of drug-related emergencies, potentially saving more lives.
Without this bill, the current training program's focus would remain heavily on opioids, and its funding authorization would expire, leaving a gap in federal support for first responder training. This bill ensures continued and increased financial support, allowing communities to maintain and enhance critical training programs. It ensures that emergency services can adapt to new challenges, providing a more robust safety net for everyone.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill expands the scope of the First Responder Training Program to cover responses to overdoses involving 'opioid, heroin, and other drug' overdoses, rather than solely focusing on 'opioid and heroin' overdoses.
This change ensures first responders are trained to address a wider variety of drug-related emergencies beyond just opioids, reflecting the evolving nature of drug crises.
PROVISION 02
It increases the authorized funding for the program from $36 million per year to $57 million per year.
This significant increase provides more resources to develop and implement comprehensive training programs for first responders nationwide.
PROVISION 03
The bill reauthorizes the grants for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, replacing the previous authorization for fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
This ensures the continued existence and funding of a crucial training program for first responders for the next five years.
PROVISION 04
It updates language to refer to 'Tribes and Tribal' (capitalized) and clarifies that medical products used in responses can be 'approved, cleared, or otherwise legally marketed.'
These are technical updates that improve accuracy and inclusivity in the bill's language, aligning it with current legal and cultural standards.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
44
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 23
Introduced in House
JUN 23
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4079
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 23, 2025
Last actionJun 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 23, 2025
House BillHR 4079Health
Safer Response Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 23, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
3
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