To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.

House Bill

H.R. 4582

119th Congress

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Don Bacon

Representative

Republican

NE-2

Cosponsors

16

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would allow states to use federal public health funding to purchase the overdose-reversing drug naloxone for schools, train school staff on how to administer it, and provide fentanyl education materials to students. The goal is to help schools be better prepared to respond to and prevent opioid overdoses.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow states to use federal public health funding to purchase the overdose-reversing drug naloxone for schools, train school staff on how to administer it, and provide fentanyl education materials to students. The goal is to help schools be better prepared to respond to and prevent opioid overdoses.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2023This bill permits the use of the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant to address fentanyl in educational institutions. Specifically, grant funds may be used to (1) purchase naloxone or other opioid overdose reversal drugs for educational institutions, (2) train school nurses and other personnel on how to administer them, and (3) provide fentanyl awareness classes or materials to students.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Permits states to use federal public health grants to buy naloxone for schools
Requires training for school staff on how to administer naloxone during an overdose
Provides funding for fentanyl awareness and prevention education for students

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would help protect students from the growing threat of fentanyl overdoses by equipping schools with lifesaving medication and educational resources. It would especially benefit schools in communities with high rates of opioid abuse, potentially saving young lives.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Drug therapy

Drug trafficking and controlled substances

Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

Education programs funding

Elementary and secondary education

Health programs administration and funding

Health promotion and preventive care

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4582, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4582