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Introduced
09/29/2021
09/29/2021
In Committee
09/29/2021
09/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to provide for increased oversight of recovery housing, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the availability and quality of recovery housing for individuals with substance use disorders. It does this by:
1. Directing the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to collaborate with various federal agencies and accrediting entities to promote high-quality recovery housing.
2. Requiring SAMHSA to develop consensus-based guidelines and standards for states to promote the availability of high-quality recovery housing, while excluding guidelines on substance use disorder treatment services.
3. Establishing an interagency working group to increase collaboration, align efforts, and develop a long-term plan to support state, tribal, and local recovery housing efforts.
4. Authorizing a National Academies study on the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing in the U.S., including research and data gaps.
5. Providing grants to states, tribes, and territories to implement the guidelines and best practices for high-quality recovery housing.
6. Authorizing additional funding to carry out the bill's provisions.
The key aim is to improve the quality and availability of recovery housing options for individuals seeking to overcome substance use disorders.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 09/29/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2901/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2901/BILLS-117s2901is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2901/BILLS-117s2901is.pdf.pdf |
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