H.R. 4079 · Where this bill is now
Became law through another bill
Its text was included in H.R. 2483, Public Law 119-44 (per the Congressional Research Service). This bill number itself: In committee.
See H.R. 2483 on Congress.gov ↗
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExpands overdose drug access for first responders
Ever wondered how first responders get the drugs they need to reverse overdoses in the moment. This bill funds grants to government agencies so they can give first responders overdose-reversing medications like naloxone, plus training on how to use them. Right now, the program only covers opioid overdoses, but this bill expands it to include overdoses from other drugs too.
How it affects you
First responders in your community—police officers, paramedics, and firefighters—would have better access to overdose-reversal drugs and training through expanded federal funding. This means if someone overdoses on any drug, not just opioids, there's a better chance a first responder nearby will have the tools to help them.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 23, 2025)
Safer Response Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and expands grants to government entities to provide first responders with opioid overdose reversal drugs (e.g., naloxone) and related training. The grant program is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
The bill expands the program to include treatment and training for overdoses from other drugs besides opioids (current law limits the program to addressing opioid overdoses). Also, the bill expands the program to more generally include treatments with drugs or devices that are legally marketed under applicable law (current law limits the program to drugs or devices that are officially approved or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration).
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4079
A BILL
Safer Response Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA-9) · Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 23, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.”