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119th Congress · H.R. 2351 · Passed Origin

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update the policy of the Coast Guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdose, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Coast Guard to provide access to naloxone (a medication to reverse opioid overdoses) at its facilities, track distribution of the medication, and monitor the illegal use of of controlled substances. The bill directs the Coast Guard to update its policy regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdoses to require naloxone or a similar medication to be made available to members on all Coast Guard installations and in each operational environment. Further, the Coast Guard must participate in the Department of Defense (DOD) tracking system for naloxone distribution and the illegal use of fentanyl and other controlled substances. (The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 directed DOD to establish the tracking system.) The bill requires the Coast Guard to finalize a memorandum of understanding with DOD to facilitate Coast Guard access to the tracking system. The bill also specifies that laws that prohibit manufacturing or distributing controlled substances on vessels apply when controlled substances are intentionally or knowingly placed or caused to be placed on board a vessel (e.g., without the crew's knowledge or on board an unmanned vessel). Further, the bill requires the Coast Guard to brief Congress within two years after the bill's enactment about the use of opioids and overdose medication at Coast Guard facilities by members and personnel. The briefing must describe the Coast Guard's progress in implementing its updated policy, the prevalence and incidence of the illegal use of controlled substances, and its processes to mitigate substance abuse.

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SubjectsCoast guardCongressional oversightDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco use

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To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update the policy of the Coast Guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdose, and for other purposes.
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2351

Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. McDOWELL:H.R. 2351.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution.[Page H1302]

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federal_presidential
Stage
Passed Chamber of Origin
Stage rank
2

Sponsor

  • Rep. McDowell, Addison [R-NC-6] · [R-NC-6] · M001240
    Rep-NC-6 current · 1 term · @RepMcDowell · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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M001240
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current
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Addison P. McDowell
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Addison
middle
Parker
last
McDowell
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null
nickname
null
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1994-01-21
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M

Current term (1 total)

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rep
state
NC
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6
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null
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Republican
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null
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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null
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null
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https://mcdowell.house.gov
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1032 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3306
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1032 Longworth House Office Building
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202-225-3065
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (8)

  • Aviation (house) · house · rank 17
  • Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation (house) · house · rank 6
  • Highways and Transit (house) · house · rank 22
  • House Committee on Natural Resources (house) · house · rank 20 · site
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 29 · site
  • House Committee on the Budget (house) · house · rank 19 · site
  • Indian and Insular Affairs (house) · house · rank 4
  • Water, Wildlife and Fisheries (house) · house · rank 12

Social media

District offices (1)

  • 30 E. 1st Ave, Lexington, NC, 27292 · 336-333-5005 · 35.8230105,-80.25303939999999

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H4NC06177
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2026
name
MCDOWELL, ADDISON
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
state
NC
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06
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Incumbent
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C
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2026
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null
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2023-12-12
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2026-07-21
last_f2_date
2026-07-21
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

cycle
2026
total_receipts
$1,226,407.96
total_disbursements
$852,002.85
cash_on_hand_end_period
$381,728.00
debts_owed_by_committee
$28,602.42
coverage_start_date
2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (2)

  • Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12] · [R-TX-12] · G000601 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31
    Rep-TX-12 current · 1 term · @RepCraigGoldman · 1 district office
  • Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4] · [D-NY-4] · G000602 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-02
    Dem-NY-4 current · 1 term · @RepLauraGillen · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-06-10T19:51:18ZReferred To
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee [House Standing]
    2025-06-06T13:22:26ZReported By
    2025-04-02T15:06:56ZMarkup By
    2025-04-02T15:06:47ZDischarged from
    2025-03-26T14:01:40ZReferred To
    ↳ Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (17)

  • 2025-06-10IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2025-06-09 17:22:27FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-06-09 17:22:25FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2547-2548)
  • 2025-06-09 17:22:25Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2547-2548)
  • 2025-06-09 17:15:17FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2351.
  • 2025-06-09 17:15:14FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2547-2548)
  • 2025-06-09 17:15:05FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-06-06CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 118.
  • 2025-06-06CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-149.
  • 2025-06-06Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-149.
  • 2025-04-02Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • 2025-04-02Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-04-02Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
  • 2025-03-27Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • 2025-03-26IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2025-03-26IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-03-26IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-07-11T03:14:52Z
    To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update the policy of the Coast Guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdose, and for other purposes.
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-11T03:13:29Z
    To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update the policy of the Coast Guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdose, and for other purposes.
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-03-27T08:18:51Z
    To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update the policy of the Coast Guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdose, and for other purposes.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Summaries

00 · 2025-03-26 · Introduced in House

This bill requires the Coast Guard to provide access to naloxone (a medication to reverse opioid overdoses) at its facilities, track distribution of the medication, and monitor the illegal use of of controlled substances. 

The bill directs the Coast Guard to update its policy regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdoses to require naloxone or a similar medication to be made available to members on all Coast Guard installations and in each operational environment. 

Further, the Coast Guard must participate in the Department of Defense (DOD) tracking system for naloxone distribution and the illegal use of fentanyl and other controlled substances. (The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 directed DOD to establish the tracking system.) The bill requires the Coast Guard to finalize a memorandum of understanding with DOD to facilitate Coast Guard access to the tracking system.

The bill also specifies that laws that prohibit manufacturing or distributing controlled substances on vessels apply when controlled substances are intentionally or knowingly placed or caused to be placed on board a vessel (e.g., without the crew's knowledge or on board an unmanned vessel). 

Further, the bill requires the Coast Guard to brief Congress within two years after the bill's enactment about the use of opioids and overdose medication at Coast Guard facilities by members and personnel. The briefing must describe the Coast Guard's progress in implementing its updated policy, the prevalence and incidence of the illegal use of controlled  substances, and its processes to mitigate substance abuse.

Related bills

  • S 1071 (119) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
    Latest: 2025-12-18 — Became Public Law No: 119-60.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-149

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null

CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 2351, a bill to direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update the policy of the Coast Guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdose, and for other purposes2025-05-29T17:05:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 2, 2025

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