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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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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      "title": "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 purposes",
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