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Introduced
09/22/2020
09/22/2020
In Committee
09/22/2020
09/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires prescribers of controlled substances, as a condition of obtaining or renewing their registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration, to complete specified education or training on the prevention, treatment, and management of opioid-use and other substance-use disorders. This education and training shall also satisfy the training requirements currently needed to obtain waivers to prescribe certain medication-assisted treatments for opioid-use disorders in settings other than opioid treatment programs.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2020, requires prescribers of controlled substances to complete specified education or training on the prevention, treatment, and management of opioid-use and other substance-use disorders as a condition of obtaining or renewing their registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration. This training shall also satisfy the training requirements currently needed to obtain waivers to prescribe certain medication-assisted treatments for opioid-use disorders in settings other than opioid treatment programs, providing greater access to these treatments.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 09/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4640/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4640/BILLS-116s4640is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4640/BILLS-116s4640is.pdf.pdf |
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