HR 5623 United States House · 118th Congress

Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act

This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to explicitly include substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder treatment in federal disaster relief funding. It expands access to addiction services for disaster survivors by requiring that mental health and counseling assistance programs funded under the Act cover these specific needs. Key provisions revise existing language to add "substance use disorder" and "alcohol use disorder" throughout the law, ensuring these services are directly eligible for disaster-related funding. The bill also mandates a federal report within 180 days to update application forms and guidance documents to reflect these changes, ensuring implementation aligns with the new provisions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2023
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President
Introduced Sep 21, 2023 Last action Dec 4, 2024
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Dec 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-797.
lower
Sep 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Sep 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
lower
Sep 22, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
lower
Sep 21, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Sep 21, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 22 co-sponsors

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