House bill introduced to target heroin sales at gas stations
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A bill titled the “End Gas Station Heroin Act” was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The text provided indicates that the bill has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, with a concurrent referral to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why it matters: This is a procedural step in the legislative process. The practical significance is that the bill is now formally assigned to specific committees for review. It does not change any current laws or regulations. The outcome depends on whether the committees choose to hold hearings, mark up the bill, or let it stall.
Who it affects
- Members of the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Judiciary
The source is Congress.gov, the official legislative tracking system for the U.S. Congress; readers should check the full text of the bill on that site to understand the specific provisions before relying on summaries.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document