Safer Response Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4079
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-06-23: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-26T14:53:23Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the legislation This bill reauthorizes and updates a grant program under the Public Health Service Act to support training for first responders on responding to drug overdoses.
Key provisions outlined
- The bill is titled the Safer Response Act of 2025.
- It amends Section 546 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290ee-1).
- It updates references to Indian Tribes for capitalization consistency.
- It broadens the program from opioid-focused training to cover overdoses involving any drugs.
- It expands eligible medical products to include those that are approved, cleared, or otherwise legally marketed.
- It increases authorized funding levels for the grants.
Significant changes to existing law introduced
- Replaces the phrase "approved or cleared" with "approved, cleared, or otherwise legally marketed" in multiple subsections.
- Removes the word "opioid" from several provisions in subsections (a), (c), (d), and (f) to cover a wider range of substances.
- Updates specific language in subsection (f) to reference "opioid, heroin, and other drug" overdoses and general "overdose" responses.
- Raises the funding authorization from $36,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to $57,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Potential impacts on government agencies, citizens, or international relations
- The Department of Health and Human Services would administer the expanded grant program and distribute additional funds to eligible entities.
- Citizens could benefit from improved first responder preparedness for various drug overdoses.
- No notable effects on international relations are indicated in the bill.
Identify the main stakeholders affected by this legislation
- First responders and emergency personnel who receive the training.
- Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations eligible for grants.
- State and local public health agencies and nonprofit organizations that apply for funding.
- Individuals and communities facing risks from drug overdoses.
Highlight any notable legal, constitutional, or political implications
- The bill makes no changes that raise constitutional questions; it is a routine reauthorization and update to an existing public health statute.
- It reflects a policy shift to address a broader range of drug-related emergencies rather than focusing solely on opioids.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3], Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19]
Recent Actions
- 2025-06-23: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-06-23: Introduced in House
- 2025-06-23: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Safer Response Act of 2025 — issued 2025-06-23 — PDF (2 pages)