Chapter 3 The Legislative Branch (Congress)

“Across the country, heroin and opioid abuse are growing at rapid rates, especially in New Hampshire. In schools, kids are learning to administer anti-overdose medication. That’s how bad the problem is: Police and Firefighters, even family and friends, must carry medication like Narcan and know how to use it at a moment’s notice. We must protect them from liability laws that could interfere with emergency treatment. I’m grateful to the judiciary Committee for helping to remove legal barriers.”

Representative Frank Guinta (R-NH), author of H. R.5048,

April 27, 2016

After reading the scenario, respond to A, B, and C below:

Describe the power the House Judiciary Committee used to address the concerns outlined by Representative Frank Guinta
In the context of the scenario, explain how the House of Representatives followed legislative processes to approach the problem.
In the context of the scenario, explain how the interactions between the House of Representatives and the Senate would be required to move H. R.5048 into law.