ALERT Communities Act mandates research and marketing frameworks for fentanyl and xylazine test strips, and studies their impact on overdose.

The ALERT Communities Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop research and marketing frameworks for fentanyl and xylazine test strips, including standards for manufacturers and guidance on authorization pathways. It also mandates a study on the impact of test strip availability on overdose frequency and deaths, with a report to Congress within two years. The Act further amends the Public Health Service Act to include training for first responders on fentanyl and xylazine test strips.

ALERT Communities Act mandates research and marketing frameworks for fentanyl and xylazine test strips, and studies their impact on overdose.

The ALERT Communities Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop research and marketing frameworks for fentanyl and xylazine test strips, including standards for manufacturers and guidance on authorization pathways. It also mandates a study on the impact of test strip availability on overdose frequency and deaths, with a report to Congress within two years. The Act further amends the Public Health Service Act to include training for first responders on fentanyl and xylazine test strips.