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substantiveJul 27, 2021 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 957 — 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

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In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires VA (VA) to designate periods during which any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications at VA.
  • House passed it on Jul 27, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea424

Democrat: 219 · Republican: 205

Nay0

Present0

Not Voting6

Republican: 6

How each member voted (430)

Yea (424)

Not Voting (6)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.