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Safer Response Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4079| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2025
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to reauthorize and significantly expand the scope of grants available for first responder training under the Public Health Service Act. It amends existing provisions to ensure that training covers responses to overdoses involving a broader range of drugs , rather than being limited to opioids and heroin. This expansion includes training on the use of legally marketed products for overdose reversal. Furthermore, the bill substantially increases the authorized funding for these critical training programs. It allocates $57,000,000 annually for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, a significant increase from previous authorizations. This ensures continued support for first responders in addressing evolving public health challenges related to drug overdoses.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4089
Safer Response Act of 2023
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4089
    Safer Response Act of 2023


  • June 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act
  • HR 119-2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • S 119-2121: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • S 119-2532: Safe Response Act

Safer Response Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4079| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2025
This legislation aims to reauthorize and significantly expand the scope of grants available for first responder training under the Public Health Service Act. It amends existing provisions to ensure that training covers responses to overdoses involving a broader range of drugs , rather than being limited to opioids and heroin. This expansion includes training on the use of legally marketed products for overdose reversal. Furthermore, the bill substantially increases the authorized funding for these critical training programs. It allocates $57,000,000 annually for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, a significant increase from previous authorizations. This ensures continued support for first responders in addressing evolving public health challenges related to drug overdoses.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4089
Safer Response Act of 2023
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4089
    Safer Response Act of 2023


  • June 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act
  • HR 119-2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • S 119-2121: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • S 119-2532: Safe Response Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted