Summary
Between February and April of 2018, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health convened a series of three legislative hearings on measures to combat the opioid crisis. At the first hearing on February 28, lawmakers reviewed eight bills designed to improve patient safety and bolster enforcement tools. The second hearing, held March 21 and 22, focused on various prevention and public health solutions as outlined in the 25 legislative proposals discussed across the two-day proceeding. At the third and final hearing, held across April 11 and 12, the Subcommittee reviewed more than 30 bills pertaining to coverage and payment issues in federal health programs. The attached chart reflects a comprehensive list of the legislation considered by the committee.