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116TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 7407
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out or support a program
that distributes hypodermic needles or syringes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 29, 2020
Mr. LAMALFA introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out or support
a program that distributes hypodermic needles or syringes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
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tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
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This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Mandatory End to
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Needle Distribution in Our Neighborhoods Act’’.
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SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR HYPODERMIC
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NEEDLES OR SYRINGES.
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After the end of the 30-day period beginning on the
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date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and
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Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Dis-
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ease Control and Prevention may not use Federal funds
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to carry out or support a program that distributes a hypo-
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dermic needle or syringe to an individual for the use of
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an illegal drug. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall
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be construed as applying with respect to the lawful use
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of a prescription drug.
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