Honoring National Recovery Month Act

HR 5418, the Honoring National Recovery Month Act, authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct specific activities celebrating National Recovery Month. The bill requires the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to develop toolkits, public service announcements, websites, and community engagement best practices to educate the public, combat stigma around substance use disorders and mental illness, and recognize individuals in recovery. It authorizes $1 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to fund these activities. The bill directly affects HHS agencies and organizations coordinating National Recovery Month events, but does not create new benefits or regulations for the public.