United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 20 D · 8 R cosponsors

HR 621 — Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 28 sponsors

    1 primary, 27 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (20 D · 8 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

HR 621 is a bill recently introduced in the House of Representatives.

HR 621 has been introduced in the House and is currently under review by the House Committee on the Judiciary. Its specific details and implications will be assessed by the committee.

Summary

Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program administered by the Department of Justice.Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new paragraph to authorize grants for training and resources on containment devices for first responders to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other substances.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10701

    (4) Providing training and resources for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responders.

    This addition expands the types of training and equipment that can be funded through grants to first responders.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 27 co-sponsors · 519 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (27)

Not signed on (519)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 621 do?
Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program administered by the Department of Justice.Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.
Who sponsors HR 621?
HR 621 is sponsored by Joyce, David P. (Republican), Dean, Madeleine (Democratic), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Schrier, Kim (Democratic), Tenney, Claudia (Republican), Neguse, Joe (Democratic), Suozzi, Thomas R. (Democratic), McDonald Rivet, Kristen (Democratic), Kelly, Mike (Republican), Vasquez, Gabe (Democratic), Gillen, Laura (Democratic), Bynum, Janelle S. (Democratic), Mackenzie, Ryan (Republican), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), Lee, Summer L. (Democratic), Crow, Jason (Democratic), Hamadeh, Abraham J. (Republican), Harder, Josh (Democratic), Pappas, Chris (Democratic), Riley, Josh (Democratic), Landsman, Greg (Democratic), Min, Dave (Democratic), DesJarlais, Scott (Republican), Gottheimer, Josh (Democratic), Bacon, Don (Republican), Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp (Democratic), Lofgren, Zoe (Democratic), and Craig, Angie (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 621?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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