S. 957DUMP Opioids Act

1 recorded action231 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: John Kennedy [R-LA]
Cosponsors: 1 · 1 Republican
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committee: Veterans' Affairs Committee
Latest action: Jul 29, 2021 · Became Public Law No: 117-29.

IntroducedMar 24, 2021
Passed the SenateApr 22, 2021
Passed the HouseJul 27, 2021
Sent to the PresidentJul 28, 2021
Became lawJul 29, 2021

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate periods during which any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications at VA medical facilities with an on-site pharmacy or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes.

The bill also authorizes the VA to carry out public information campaigns regarding the designated disposal periods.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 957 as public Law on Jul 29, 2021. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 224

House Jul 27, 2021

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs have physical locations for the disposal of controlled substances medications

Passed · Two-thirds required

424 Yea 0 Nay 6 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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How the chamber split

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All members430 members

Democratic219 members

Republican211 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors1 · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 957 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

RMike Braun [R-IN]Original

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S. 957DUMP Opioids Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 224

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors1 · 1 Republican

S. 957DUMP Opioids Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 224

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors1 · 1 Republican

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