S. 180 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jan 22, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunds protection gear for first responders
First responders sometimes get exposed to dangerous drugs like fentanyl just by being near them during their work. This bill expands a federal grant program to let money be used for buying containment devices that protect against this secondary exposure, along with training first responders how to use them safely.
How it affects you
If you're a first responder like a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic, this could mean your department gets access to protective equipment and training to keep you safer when handling fentanyl and other potent substances. For the general public, it's a step toward protecting the people who respond to emergencies in your community.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jan 22, 2025)
Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025
This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program administered by the Department of Justice.
Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.
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 SessionS. 180
A BILL
Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) · Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 20, 2025: “Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 77.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.