Bills · HR 7994
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7994Emergency medical services and trauma careCongressional oversight
HERO Act
INTRO MAR 19· LAST ACTION JUL 21
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STEP 3 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the ongoing opioid crisis, especially its potential impact within school environments. If passed, it would ensure that schools are better equipped to handle a drug overdose emergency, potentially saving lives of students, staff, or visitors who might experience an opioid overdose on school grounds. Currently, many schools might not have these life-saving drugs readily available or staff trained to use them.
Beyond immediate crisis response, the bill emphasizes prevention and education, which could help reduce overall drug use among young people. The data collected from schools reporting overdose reversals would also provide valuable insights into the scope of the problem in educational settings, helping policymakers and public health officials better understand trends and target resources. If this bill doesn't become law, schools might continue to lack the resources and preparedness to respond effectively to opioid overdoses, and valuable data on these incidents in schools would not be systematically collected.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program for eligible schools to purchase FDA-approved opioid overdose reversal drugs.
This makes life-saving medication available in schools, directly addressing potential overdose emergencies.
PROVISION 02
Requires grant recipient schools to develop emergency response plans and educational programs on CPR, drug prevention, and overdose response.
This promotes preparedness and provides vital education to students and staff, fostering a safer school environment.
PROVISION 03
Gives priority for grants to schools in cities or counties with high rates of opioid overdoses.
This targets resources to areas where the need for overdose intervention and prevention is most urgent.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that all federal-funded schools report any distribution of an opioid overdose reversal drug to NEMSIS and ODMAP.
This collects crucial data on opioid incidents in schools, helping track trends and inform public health strategies.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
10 EVENTSJUL 21
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
JUL 21
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
JUL 20
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
JUN 25
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7994
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Last actionJul 21, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026
House BillHR 7994Emergency medical services and trauma careCongressional oversight
HERO Act
INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026· LAST ACTION JUL 21, 2026
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
1
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