Require public schools to stock naloxone and train staff to use it for opioid overdose emergencies.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026?
The School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 is active under S. 3588 and H.R. 9251, but both bills have remained in committee since June 9, 2026. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions must hold a vote to move the legislation forward. Most bills fail because committees do not take action on them, and this effort has seen no progress since the hearings held on March 18, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 (S. 3588 (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. 2946 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2946 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3065 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3065 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jeff Merkley (D-OR)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
