Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act

# Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would require the federal government to improve how it collects and tracks data about opioid overdoses across the United States. The legislation focuses on strengthening accounting systems and data collection methods to give policymakers, health officials, and law enforcement better information about where overdoses are occurring, who is affected, and trends over time. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect state and local governments, law enforcement agencies, and public health departments that report overdose information to federal agencies.

It would also indirectly benefit the general public by improving the government's ability to understand and respond to the opioid crisis more effectively. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee (S 1098 in the Senate), meaning it has been referred to a congressional committee for review and discussion but has not yet been brought to a full vote. The bill was introduced by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington).