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US S485

US S485
Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021


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Introduced
02/25/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish a grant program for family community organiza- tions that provide support for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a grant program for family community organizations that provide support services for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families. The grants can be used to develop, expand, and enhance evidence-informed family support services, build connections between family support networks, reduce stigma associated with families affected by substance use disorder, and connect families to peer support programs. The bill authorizes $5 million per year for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out the grant program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 02/25/2021)

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