Renewal of Determination That A Public Health Emergency Exists

As a result of the continued consequences of the opioid crisis affecting our nation, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby renew, effective January 4, 2022, the October 26, 2017 determination by former Acting Secretary Eric D. Hargan, and most recently renewed effective October 6, 2021, that a opioid public health emergency exists nationwide.

Public Health Emergency Declaration

• Declarations of a Public Health Emergency
• Public Health Emergency Determinations to Support an Emergency Use Authorization
• Section 1135 Waivers
• Emergency Use Authorizations