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This bill authorizes the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to states to address gambling addiction. The grants will be allocated using the same ratios as substance abuse block grants, ensuring that if a state does not apply for a grant, the funds will be redistributed proportionally among states that do apply. The National Institute on Drug Abuse is also empowered to award research grants focused on gambling addiction. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress within three years, evaluating the effectiveness of these programs. For fiscal years 2025-2034, the bill authorizes appropriations of 37.5% of estimated taxes from a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code for state grants and 12.5% for research grants. The legislation, known as the "Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act," aims to provide financial support and research opportunities to address the growing concern of gambling addiction in the United States.

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