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Introduced
05/08/2019
05/08/2019
In Committee
05/08/2019
05/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas affected by the opioid epidemic and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, and public or private nonprofit entities to provide for the development, organization, coordination, and operation of more effective and cost efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorder and their families. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2019, aims to provide emergency assistance to states, territories, tribal nations, and local areas affected by the opioid epidemic. It would make financial assistance available to these entities, as well as public or private nonprofit organizations, to develop and operate more effective and cost-efficient systems for delivering essential services to individuals with substance use disorder and their families. The bill includes provisions to establish grant programs, require certain standards and practices, and allocate significant funding for research, prevention, treatment, and harm reduction efforts related to substance use disorder.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Elizabeth Warren (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tom Udall (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/08/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1365/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1365/BILLS-116s1365is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1365/BILLS-116s1365is.pdf.pdf |
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