Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act

House Bill

H.R. 4918

119th Congress

Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark DeSaulnier

Representative

Democratic

CA-10

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill aims to tackle the stigma and biases associated with substance use disorders and chronic pain by providing grants to train healthcare professionals on best practices for prevention, early intervention, and responsible prescribing of addictive substances.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorMark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

Introduced8/8/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act

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This bill aims to tackle the stigma and biases associated with substance use disorders and chronic pain by providing grants to train healthcare professionals on best practices for prevention, early intervention, and responsible prescribing of addictive substances.

Bill Number: 4918
Sponsor: Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)
Introduced: 8/8/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act
Bill Number: 4918
Sponsor: Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 8/8/2025
Summary: This bill aims to tackle the stigma and biases associated with substance use disorders and chronic pain by providing grants to train healthcare professionals on best practices for prevention, early intervention, and responsible prescribing of addictive substances.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to tackle the stigma and biases associated with substance use disorders and chronic pain by providing grants to train healthcare professionals on best practices for prevention, early intervention, and responsible prescribing of addictive substances.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Solutions Not Stigmas Act of 2023 This bill permits the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a grant program for health professional schools or training programs to develop curricula in substance use disorder treatment or chronic pain education. Among other issues, the curricula must address (1) the reduction of stigma and bias associated with substance use and chronic pain, (2) prevention and early intervention for unhealthy substance use, and (3) best practices for prescribing addictive substances.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a grant program for health professional schools to develop curricula on substance use disorder treatment and chronic pain education.
Requires the curricula to address reducing stigma and bias, preventing and intervening early in unhealthy substance use, and best practices for prescribing addictive substances.
Aims to improve healthcare providers' knowledge and attitudes towards individuals with substance use disorders and chronic pain.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, would receive improved training to better understand and treat individuals with substance use disorders and chronic pain. This could lead to more compassionate and effective care for those struggling with these issues, potentially reducing stigma and improving health outcomes.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

Education programs funding

Health programs administration and funding

Health promotion and preventive care

Medical education

Prescription drugs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4918, 119th Congress (2025). "Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4918

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