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US S3550
MATE Improvement Act Medication Access and Training Expansion Improvement Act
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Introduced
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
In Committee
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to clarify training requirements for prescribers of controlled substances.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medication Access and Training Expansion Improvement Act or the MATE Improvement Act, aims to clarify the training requirements for prescribers of controlled substances. Specifically, it amends the Controlled Substances Act to expand the list of eligible organizations that can provide the required training for prescribers, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. The bill also extends the training requirement to podiatric medicine and pharmacy curricula. These changes are intended to improve access to controlled substances for patients by ensuring that a wider range of healthcare professionals receive the necessary training to prescribe them safely and effectively.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 12/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3550/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3550/BILLS-118s3550is.pdf |
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