Reduce the number of deaths caused by drug overdoses through new public health and safety measures.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025?
The Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025, known as S. 665, has been in the Senate Committee on Finance since February 19, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This effort follows a similar bill that expired in May 2024 without moving forward.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025 (S. 665 (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. 4430 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4430 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Maria Cantwell (D-WA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.