Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

in committee · United States · House Feb 17, 2026

HR 7590: Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act

This bill requires states receiving federal education funds to establish concussion safety plans for public schools by 2028. It mandates schools to educate staff and parents about concussions, immediately remove students showing symptoms from activities, require written medical clearance before returning to sports, and provide academic accommodations for students recovering. Schools must post concussion information based on CDC guidelines and create recovery plans involving health professionals and school staff. States failing to comply face progressive funding cuts of 5% in the first year and 10% in subsequent years from their Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds. The law directly affects all public school students, coaches, and staff in participating states.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates medical clearance and health professional involvement for concussion recovery, protecting student health rights and aligning with healthcare safety protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6789: Federal Prisons Naloxone Access Act of 2025

HR 6789, the Federal Prisons Naloxone Access Act of 2025, requires federal prisons to maintain naloxone kits in all correctional facilities, including medical units, staff areas, and common spaces where incarcerated people gather. The bill mandates annual training for staff and incarcerated individuals on opioid overdose recognition and kit use, ensures proper storage and expiration checks, and requires detailed documentation of each kit administration. It also prohibits holding incarcerated people liable for good-faith naloxone use during an overdose and requires annual reports to Congress on kit availability, overdose incidents, training, and expired kits. The law authorizes $6 million for 2026 and $2 million annually through 2028 for implementation, including kit purchases and training.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires naloxone access and training in federal prisons to prevent opioid overdoses, improving health outcomes and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates naloxone access and training in federal prisons to prevent opioid overdose deaths, directly advancing public health services and improving patient access to life-saving care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 6396: Kid PROOF Act of 2025

This bill amends the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to expand substance abuse and suicide prevention services for children, adolescents, and young adults (up to age 25). It requires eligible providers - like pediatric specialists, emergency departments, and children’s hospitals - to offer parents or guardians counseling on preventing overdose/suicide and provide supplies to reduce access to lethal means (e.g., safe storage containers). The bill allocates at least $2 million annually in grants to fund these prevention programs through eligible entities, with funding authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030. It directly affects young people at risk of substance misuse or self-harm and their caregivers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2 million annually for youth substance abuse/suicide prevention services, directly increasing government funding for public health programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health prevention services for youth with mandatory provider counseling and $2M annual funding allocation for overdose/suicide prevention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2025

S 180: Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025

S 180, the Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025, requires the federal government to provide training and resources for first responders on using containment devices to prevent accidental exposure to fentanyl and other dangerous substances. It mandates the purchase of these containment devices for first responder use. The bill amends existing law (34 U.S.C. 10701(a)) by adding a new provision (paragraph (4)) that specifically addresses this safety measure. This directly affects police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who may encounter fentanyl during their duties. The key mechanism is the federal funding and requirement for both training and procurement of protective equipment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects first responders (medical professionals) through safety training and equipment for fentanyl exposure, aligning with healthcare worker safety and public health protection.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety equipment and training for first responders to prevent exposure, directly improving workplace safety for workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House Mar 28, 2025

HR 1906: Rural Wellness Act

HR 1906, the Rural Wellness Act, extends a deadline for rural development funding to 2029 and requires that 17% of funds prioritize projects offering behavioral and mental health services like prevention, treatment, and recovery. It directs grant administrators to give preference to rural community facilities providing these services and employing staff trained in mental health care. The law applies to programs under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act and the Rural Development Act of 1972. This affects rural communities seeking health facility grants and changes how funding is allocated to address mental health needs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires 17% of rural development funds to prioritize behavioral/mental health services (prevention, treatment, recovery) and directs preference to facilities offering these services, directly expanding access to mental healthcare in rural areas.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse Telehealth Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HR 5999: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription or copayment.

This bill (HR 5999) requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide opioid antagonists (like naloxone) to enrolled veterans without needing a prescription or charging a copayment. It directly affects veterans receiving VA healthcare who may need emergency reversal of opioid overdoses. The key provisions mandate the VA to furnish these life-saving medications directly and eliminate both the prescription requirement and cost barrier. This policy change aims to improve immediate access to overdose reversal for veterans without requiring additional medical steps or financial burden.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill eliminates prescription and cost barriers for VA-provided naloxone, directly improving emergency opioid overdose access - aligns with expanding patient access and protecting health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates prescription/cost barriers for VA-provided naloxone, directly improving emergency opioid overdose access for veterans in healthcare95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 10, 2025

S 500: CAREER Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes and updates the CAREER Act, focusing on supporting individuals with substance use disorders through employment and recovery services. It increases annual funding for treatment, recovery, and workforce support grants from $5 million to $12 million (2026-2030), prioritizing areas with the highest 2018-2022 drug overdose deaths, unemployment, and low job market participation. The bill allows up to 5% of grant funds for transportation to work, job training, or recovery services, and extends the Recovery Housing Pilot Program through 2030. It directly affects communities and individuals impacted by substance use disorders by linking federal funding to measurable local needs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds substance use disorder treatment and job training to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding for substance use disorder treatment/recovery services ($5M to $12M annually), directly advancing healthcare access and public health initiatives for a critical health issue.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases annual funding for workforce support grants from $5M to $12M, prioritizes high-unemployment areas, and funds job training/recovery services to improve employment outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Unemployment Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6902: Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act

HR 6902, the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, expands a federal grant program to fund research-based public service announcement (PSA) campaigns targeting youth substance use prevention. It authorizes grants for campaigns using age-appropriate materials across TV, radio, print, outdoor, and digital media, including youth-submitted PSA contests. The bill requires the Attorney General to publish annual reports detailing each campaign's research basis, regional messaging, alignment with other prevention efforts, and evaluation of its effectiveness in reducing youth drug use. This directly affects federal grant recipients and aims to standardize and measure the impact of youth-focused prevention messaging.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds research-based public health campaigns for youth substance use prevention, advancing public health program funding and prevention efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 454: Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act

The Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act establishes federal grants to help states address gambling addiction and funds research on the issue. States will receive grants based on the same allocation method used for existing substance abuse prevention and treatment programs, with unclaimed funds redistributed to applying states. The bill authorizes funding from 37.5% of annual gambling tax revenue for state programs and 12.5% for research through the National Institute on Drug Abuse, covering fiscal years 2025-2034. It requires a congressional report on program effectiveness within three years of enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates 37.5% of gambling tax revenue to fund state addiction programs, directly using tax revenue for program funding as a core mechanism.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds gambling addiction treatment/research via federal grants, directly supporting mental health services within healthcare policy framework.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1329: PEER Support Act

S.1329, the PEER Support Act, establishes formal standards for peer support specialists in mental health and substance use recovery. It defines the profession (requiring lived experience and certification), mandates the federal government to create a new occupational category for these specialists by 2026, and creates an Office of Recovery within SAMHSA to support workforce development and best practices. The bill also requires a federal report analyzing state criminal background check policies for peer specialists and recommending ways to reduce barriers to certification. This legislation directly affects peer support specialists, state certification agencies, and federal agencies like SAMHSA, aiming to professionalize the field and improve access to recovery support services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates peer support standards for mental health/substance use recovery, directly reducing recidivism through rehabilitation. Mandates federal report on criminal background check policies, aligning with reform efforts to ease reentry barriers.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes standards for peer support specialists in mental health, mandates federal occupational category, creates SAMHSA Office of Recovery for workforce development and best practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Mental Health Substance Abuse

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