Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

passed · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 2351: To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update the policy of the Coast Guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdose, and for other purposes.

HR 2351 requires the Coast Guard Commandant to update policies ensuring naloxone (a medication for opioid overdoses) is available for Coast Guard personnel. It mandates naloxone access at all Coast Guard installations and in all operational settings, including vessels and facilities. The bill also requires a two-year report to Congress detailing implementation progress, Coast Guard substance abuse trends (including fentanyl), and naloxone usage data. All provisions must comply with federal privacy laws like the Privacy Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates naloxone access for opioid overdose treatment in Coast Guard settings, directly improving emergency healthcare access and aligning with public health response to substance abuse crises.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 1022: Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act

S 1022 amends Section 547 of the Public Health Service Act to increase annual funding for community recovery programs from $5 million to $16 million, covering fiscal years 2025-2029. It updates the program's name from "Building Communities of Recovery" to "Strengthening Communities of Recovery" and adjusts the funding period. This directly affects communities receiving federal support for substance use disorder recovery services under the Public Health Service Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual funding for recovery programs from $5M to $16M, directly advancing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases funding for substance use disorder recovery programs, supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases annual funding for substance use disorder recovery programs from $5M to $16M under Public Health Service Act, directly expanding mental health services and public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2695: Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill increases annual funding for community recovery programs under the Public Health Service Act from $5 million to $17 million per year, effective for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It directly affects communities receiving federal support for substance use disorder and mental health services through existing grant programs. The key provision replaces previous funding levels (set for 2019-2023) with higher, extended funding for the next five years. This change provides greater financial support for local organizations addressing recovery needs without altering program requirements or eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases annual funding for community recovery programs from $5M to $17M, directly expanding government spending on public health services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds substance use disorder and mental health programs, directly supporting rehabilitation efforts that reduce recidivism - key criminal justice reform indicator.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases funding for mental health/substance use programs under Public Health Service Act, directly advancing healthcare services for recovery communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 957: Parity Enforcement Act of 2025

HR 957, the Parity Enforcement Act of 2025, strengthens enforcement of mental health and substance use disorder coverage parity requirements under federal law. It expands accountability for violations to include not only health plan sponsors but also service providers and administrators of group health plans. The bill adds civil monetary penalties for failing to meet parity rules, specifically targeting requirements related to mental health, substance use disorder coverage, and genetic information protections. These changes apply to health plans for years beginning one year after the bill's enactment. The law directly affects employers, insurers, and health plan administrators offering group health coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens mental health/substance use disorder coverage parity enforcement, expands accountability to providers, adds civil penalties for violations - directly advances mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens mental health and substance use disorder coverage parity, expanding worker benefits and protecting employee health rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2025

HR 3552: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill extends existing federal reentry programs under the Second Chance Act through 2030, continuing funding for services supporting people returning to communities after incarceration. It specifically maintains grants for state/local reentry projects (including substance use treatment, housing, and peer recovery services), family-based substance abuse treatment, prison/jail educational programs, career training, and community mentoring by nonprofits. The bill updates program timelines from their previous 2019-2023 authorization period to 2026-2030 without altering the core services provided. It directly affects state/local agencies, prisons, and nonprofit organizations administering these reentry programs. The legislation focuses solely on extending current funding mechanisms, not changing program requirements or creating new initiatives.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends reentry programs funding for rehabilitation, reducing recidivism and supporting criminal justice reform through continued grants for treatment, education, and community support services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly funds prison/jail educational programs as part of reentry services, expanding educational access for incarcerated individuals, aligning with topic's 'educational access' definition.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly maintains funding for substance use treatment, peer recovery, and family-based substance abuse treatment under reentry programs, directly advancing healthcare services for returning citizens.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes 'housing' as a funded service under reentry grants, maintaining federal funding for housing programs supporting returning citizens.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Probation & Parole Sentencing Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2025

HR 3758: Workers’ Disability Benefits Parity Act of 2025

HR 3758, the Workers’ Disability Benefits Parity Act of 2025, requires disability benefit plans (like those provided by employers or insurers) to provide equal treatment for claims related to mental health conditions or substance use disorders as they do for physical health conditions. It prohibits plans from imposing stricter limitations - such as shorter benefit durations - on mental health/substance use disorder claims compared to physical health claims. The bill also mandates that any physical health condition resulting from a mental health or substance use disorder must be considered part of the original disability. Enforcement includes civil penalties for noncompliance, with the law taking effect 18 months after enactment for most plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates equal disability benefits for mental health/substance use disorders vs physical health, preventing discriminatory limitations and advancing mental health coverage parity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires equal treatment of mental health/substance use disorder claims in disability benefits, prohibiting stricter limitations like shorter durations compared to physical health claims, directly protecting workers' rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 14, 2025

S 3006: Youth Prevention and Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes and updates federal funding for youth substance misuse prevention programs through 2030. It amends the SUPPORT Act to clarify that programs can be administered by consortia of schools (replacing "local educational agencies"), updates definitions to align with existing law (including tribal terms), and requires grant recipients to submit sustainability plans after funding ends. The bill authorizes increasing annual funding from $10 million in 2026 to $15 million in 2030. It directly affects secondary schools, tribal organizations, and state/local programs providing youth prevention services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds youth substance misuse prevention programs, reducing recidivism and supporting rehabilitation - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators like reducing future justice system involvement.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReauthorizes and increases funding for youth substance misuse prevention programs, a public health initiative directly supporting healthcare access and mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 1171: SAFE Act

The SAFE Act requires Medicare to cover falls risk assessments and fall prevention services for seniors aged 65+ who have fallen in the previous year. These services, provided by physical or occupational therapists, will be included in Medicare's annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams starting January 1, 2026. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress beginning in 2027 on falls among seniors aged 65+ that required treatment for fall-related injuries. This policy directly affects Medicare beneficiaries with a documented history of falls by adding targeted preventive care to their covered benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare coverage for senior fall prevention services, increasing access to preventive care under existing wellness visits and annual exams.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Primary Care Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 6588: PROVIDE Act

The PROVIDE Act creates a new priority category for processing veterans' disability claims when a major disaster (like floods or fires) impacts their area. It directly affects veterans living in regions where the President has declared a major disaster under the Stafford Act. The bill requires the VA to establish flexible evidence rules and extended filing deadlines for these veterans, while also adding them to the existing list of priority claimants (e.g., those facing homelessness or terminal illness). The VA must post this new eligibility information on its website within 60 days of the bill becoming law. This change aims to help veterans affected by disasters access benefits faster to aid their recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines veterans' disability claim processing during disasters, improving access to healthcare benefits through VA priority status and flexible rules.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates priority category for veterans' disability claims during disasters with flexible evidence rules and extended deadlines, directly advancing benefits access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House May 29, 2025

HR 3655: STAR Plus Scholarship Act

HR 3655, the STAR Plus Scholarship Act, creates a federal scholarship program to address shortages in mental health and substance use disorder treatment workforces. It provides tuition and educational expense coverage to students enrolled in approved programs leading to careers as psychiatrists, social workers, addiction counselors, or other mental health professionals. In exchange, recipients must work full-time in designated mental health professional shortage areas or counties with high overdose death rates for one year per scholarship year. The program authorizes $75 million annually (2026-2030) and prioritizes applicants from underrepresented groups or those likely to continue serving in shortage areas after their obligation ends.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal tuition coverage for higher education programs in mental health fields, directly funding education access for targeted professions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds mental health workforce education to address shortages, directly expanding access to mental health services per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce Mental Health Substance Abuse

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