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This bill establishes and maintains the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP), a federal initiative aimed at addressing substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder, in rural areas. The program, to be administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will provide grants and cooperative agreements to eligible entities including states, Indian Tribes, state offices of rural health, and other domestic organizations. Grant recipients can use funds to conduct planning activities, implement evidence-based prevention and treatment services, respond to emerging public health issues related to substance use disorders, provide technical assistance, and engage in other approved activities. Importantly, grant funds cannot be used for acquiring or improving real property. The program allows for grants up to 5 years in duration, with the potential for full funding at the time of award. The bill authorizes $165 million in appropriations annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support these efforts, with the goal of strengthening cross-sector networks and improving coordination of substance use disorder resources and care in rural communities.

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