House Bill 5591
115th Congress(2017-2018)
SHIELDS Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 24, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5591
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Sharing Health Information to Ensure Lifesaving Drug Safety Act or the SHIELDS Act
This bill directs the Department of Defense to establish and operate the Military Health System Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, which shall cover controlled substances provided as prescription drugs under the pharmacy benefits program. The monitoring program shall be comparable to state-operated prescription drug monitoring programs, including those approved by the Department of Health and Human Services.
April 24, 2018
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04/25/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
04/24/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
04/24/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:48 PM