Honoring National Recovery Month Act

HR 5452, the Honoring National Recovery Month Act, directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate annual National Recovery Month activities. The bill authorizes $1 million yearly (2024-2028) for the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to develop toolkits, websites, and public communications that celebrate individuals in recovery, educate the public about treatment options, and combat stigma related to substance use disorders and mental illness. It requires HHS to create and distribute best practices for community engagement and to partner with national organizations to carry out these activities. The bill does not create new laws or alter existing programs but formally supports the observance through designated funding and specific communication mechanisms.