Provide equipment and training to help first responders avoid contact with dangerous substances like fentanyl.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025?
The Senate version of this bill, S. 180, reached the legislative calendar on May 19, 2025, but has seen no floor action since that date. The full Senate must now vote on the measure to move it forward. While clearing the committee is a significant step that most bills fail to achieve, floor time is limited and party leadership determines which items receive a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 (S. 180 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 261 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 261 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 795 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 795 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Chuck Grassley (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.