Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Mandatory End to Needle Distribution in Our Neighborhoods Act”.
Mandatory End to Needle Distribution in Our Neighborhoods Act
A BILL
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out or support a program that distributes hypodermic needles or syringes.
Sec. 2 Prohibition on use of funds for hypodermic needles or syringes
After the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may not use Federal funds to carry out or support a program that distributes a hypodermic needle or syringe to an individual for the use of an illegal drug. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed as applying with respect to the lawful use of a prescription drug.