Senate introduces bill to create overdose data tracking system
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Senator Shelley Moore Capito introduced the Overdose RADAR Act in the Senate. The bill would establish a program to collect and analyze real-time data regarding drug overdoses across different regions.
Why it matters: This would create a centralized data-sharing framework intended to help local authorities track drug trends more effectively than they do with current reporting methods.
Who it affects
- Local and state public health departments
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a Senate bill; please consult the official text before relying on this information.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document