Bill Summary
The "Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act" is a legislative proposal aimed at improving the response to the opioid crisis by enhancing the existing Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program established under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.
The key provisions of the bill focus on the development and implementation of a comprehensive overdose data collection program. This program will enable states, local governments, law enforcement coalitions, and Indian tribes to create and utilize a web-based, mobile-friendly tool for tracking both fatal and nonfatal opioid overdoses and the administration of overdose reversal medications in real-time.
Furthermore, the bill outlines specific requirements for entities seeking grants to implement this program, including the need for interoperability with existing data collection systems, a focus on high-risk areas, and the coordination of responses among public safety, behavioral health, and public health sectors. It also mandates that applicants conduct audits of existing data and resources to avoid duplication and ensure effective use of the funds.
Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance data-driven approaches to combatting the opioid epidemic by facilitating better tracking and response capabilities across various jurisdictions.
Possible Impacts
The "Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act" could have several significant impacts on individuals and communities. Here are three examples:
1. **Improved Response to Overdoses**: By enhancing the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program to include real-time data collection on fatal and nonfatal overdoses, first responders such as law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians can respond more effectively to opioid overdoses. This could lead to quicker administration of overdose reversal medications (like naloxone), potentially saving lives and reducing the long-term health consequences associated with opioid overdoses.
2. **Data-Driven Public Health Initiatives**: The act mandates the collection of overdose data which can be analyzed to identify trends and hotspots related to opioid abuse. This information can help public health officials and policymakers design targeted interventions and allocate resources more effectively. For example, communities facing high rates of overdoses may receive increased funding for prevention programs, addiction treatment services, or educational initiatives, ultimately benefiting those at risk of opioid misuse.
3. **Increased Collaboration Among Agencies**: The requirement for interoperability among various overdose data collection tools ensures that information is both accessible and actionable across different government levels and agencies. This collaboration can lead to more coordinated responses to the opioid crisis, fostering partnerships among law enforcement, public health officials, and community organizations. As a result, individuals struggling with addiction may have better access to support services, reducing stigma and improving outcomes for those affected by opioid use disorder.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1098 Reported in Senate (RS)]
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Calendar No. 127
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1098
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to
enhance the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program, and for other
purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 24, 2025
Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. Grassley, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Cornyn, Mr.
Blumenthal, and Mr. Coons) introduced the following bill; which was
read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
July 28, 2025
Reported by Mr. Grassley, with an amendment
[Omit the part struck through]
_______________________________________________________________________
A BILL
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to
enhance the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Opioid Overdose Data Collection
Enhancement Act''.
SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Act is to expand the adoption and
implementation of, and provide interoperability of, data collection
tools used to track fatal and nonfatal overdoses and opioid overdose
reversal medication administration in near real-time through a web-
based, mobile-friendly software platform.
SEC. 3. COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM.
Section 3021 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10701) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``; and'' at
the end;
(B) in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(I) an overdose data collection program described
in subsection (g)(1).''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Overdose Data Collection Program.--
``(1) In general.--An overdose data collection program
described in this paragraph is a program under which a State,
unit of local government, coalition of law enforcement
agencies, or Indian tribe develops and implements a data
collection tool, including mobile data mapping applications,
with which the State, unit of local government, coalition of
law enforcement agencies, or Indian tribe can easily and
quickly track the locations of--
``(A) suspected fatal and nonfatal overdoses; and
``(B) the administration of opioid overdose
reversal medication by first responders, including law
enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency
medical service technicians.
``(2) Eligibility of coalitions.--
``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection
(a)(1), a coalition of law enforcement agencies shall
be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a)
only for the purpose of implementing an overdose data
collection program described in paragraph (1) of this
subsection.
``(B) Requirements.--A coalition of law enforcement
agencies seeking a grant under subsection (a) to
implement an overdose data collection program described
in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be subject to
the same requirements and authorizations to which a
States, units of local government, and Indian tribes
are subject under this section, including the
requirement to submit an application under section
3022.
``(3) Requirements.--A State, unit of local government,
coalition of law enforcement agencies, or Indian tribe
implementing an overdose data collection program described in
paragraph (1) shall--
``(A) support the development of coordinated public
safety, behavioral health, and public health responses
to the data collected by the tool described in
paragraph (1);
``(B) focus on areas in which fatal and nonfatal
overdoses occur and trends of concern;
``(C) provide for interoperability with existing
Federal, State, local, and Tribal overdose data
collection tools and overdose data collection tools of
coalitions of law enforcement agencies; and
``(D) make data collected through the program
available to Federal, State, Tribal, and territorial
governments and coalitions of law enforcement agencies.
``(4) Audit; application.--A State, unit of local
government, coalition of law enforcement agencies, or Indian
tribe seeking to use a grant received under subsection (a) for
a program described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall--
``(A) conduct an audit of available data and
resources; and
``(B) in order to avoid duplication, submit the
audit conducted under subparagraph (A) as a part of the
application for the grant of the State, unit of local
government, coalition of law enforcement agencies, or
Indian tribe.
``(5) Consultation.--In carrying out this subsection, the
Attorney General shall consult with the heads of agencies that
maintain overdose data collection tools, including the Director
of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.''.
Calendar No. 127
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1098
_______________________________________________________________________
A BILL
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to
enhance the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program, and for other
purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________
July 28, 2025
Reported with an amendment