Bill > S1022

This bill reauthorizes and strengthens the existing program for supporting communities in helping individuals recover from substance use disorders. Specifically, the bill amends Section 547 of the Public Health Service Act by changing the program's title from "Building" to "Strengthening" Communities of Recovery, which signals a more comprehensive approach to supporting recovery efforts. The legislation allows communities to either build new recovery support systems or strengthen existing ones. Importantly, the bill increases funding from $5 million per year (previously authorized for fiscal years 2019-2023) to $16 million per year for fiscal years 2025-2029, representing a significant boost in financial resources to support recovery programs. The bill, officially titled the "Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act," aims to provide more robust support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders by enhancing community-based recovery resources and increasing financial investment in these critical support networks.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1022/all-info