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S. 957: DUMP Opioids Act

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S. 957: DUMP Opioids Act

117th Congress · introduced 2021-03-24 · Armed Forces and National Security · Latest: Became Public Law No: 117-29.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2021-03-24 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 224 (2021): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, S957 (2021-07-27), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 117-29. (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

DUMP Opioids Act

Plain summary

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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Official text

DUMP Opioids Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] · 1 cosponsors

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Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] reported raising $11.9 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

Recorded votes

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Record fed-us-cong117-s957 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117