Defund Heroin Injection Centers Act of 2025

# Defund Heroin Injection Centers Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would cut off federal funding to any state, local, tribal government, or private organization that operates an injection center—a facility where people can use drugs under medical supervision. The bill argues that these centers violate federal law known as the "Crack House Statute," which prohibits providing spaces for illegal drug use. If passed, entities running such facilities would lose access to federal money. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact cities and regions that have established or are considering opening supervised injection sites, as well as the organizations running them and the people who use these facilities. It would also affect the broader debate over how to respond to opioid addiction, particularly in communities struggling with heroin use. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee (HR 172 in the 119th Congress), meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican from New York. Supervised injection sites remain controversial—some view them as harm-reduction tools that reduce overdose deaths and disease transmission, while others argue they facilitate illegal drug use.