Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4093

119th Congress

Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald S. Beyer Jr.

Representative

Democratic

VA-8

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2023 requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the use of remote monitoring for individuals prescribed opioids, including how effective it is and how widely it's used. The GAO must also recommend ways to make remote monitoring more available and accessible for these individuals.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2023 requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the use of remote monitoring for individuals prescribed opioids, including how effective it is and how widely it's used. The GAO must also recommend ways to make remote monitoring more available and accessible for these individuals.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2023This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on the use of remote monitoring of individuals who are prescribed opioids, including the efficacy and prevalence of remote monitoring with respect to these individuals. GAO must also recommend ways to improve the availability, access, and coverage of remote monitoring for these individuals.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the GAO to report on the use of remote monitoring for people prescribed opioids, including its effectiveness and prevalence
Requires the GAO to recommend ways to improve the availability, access, and coverage of remote monitoring for people prescribed opioids
Remote monitoring could help doctors better track patients' opioid use and identify any concerning patterns or issues

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect people who are prescribed opioid medications, as well as their doctors and healthcare providers. If enacted, it could lead to expanded use of remote monitoring technology to help manage opioid prescriptions and ensure patients are using them safely and as directed.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Government studies and investigations

Health information and medical records

Health technology, devices, supplies

Prescription drugs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4093, 119th Congress (2025). "Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4093