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This bill, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, is a comprehensive legislation aimed at addressing the opioid use disorder crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives. The bill reauthorizes and expands several key programs across four main titles. In prevention, it includes provisions for prenatal and postnatal health, monitoring infections associated with drug use, preventing overdoses, supporting families impacted by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, and enhancing first responder training. The treatment section focuses on improving access to addiction medicine providers, expanding residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women, and developing mental health education and training grants. The recovery portion of the bill supports building communities of recovery, establishing peer support technical assistance centers, and creating comprehensive opioid recovery centers. Additionally, the bill includes workforce support programs like the CAREER Act to help individuals in areas heavily impacted by the opioid crisis. The legislation also addresses cybersecurity for suicide prevention hotlines, provides guidance on at-home drug disposal, and updates training requirements for prescribers of controlled substances. Financially, the bill authorizes significant funding across various programs, with appropriations ranging from $10 million to $505 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, demonstrating a sustained commitment to combating the opioid epidemic.

Health and Social Services

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