Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2383: Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2025

This bill allows schools to use existing public health block grants to purchase naloxone (a medication that reverses opioid overdoses) and provide training for school staff on its use. It directly affects schools, teachers, nurses, administrators, and students by requiring the allocation of funds for naloxone kits, staff training, and fentanyl awareness education. Key provisions include adding specific grant uses for naloxone procurement, training school personnel in administration, and distributing fentanyl safety materials to students. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to enable these concrete, preventative measures within educational settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates public health block grants for naloxone procurement and staff training, directly funding emergency opioid response services in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2025

HR 5282: Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes the existing program providing support and treatment services for law enforcement officers experiencing mental health crises. It extends the funding authorization period from 2020-2024 to 2025-2029 under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The bill directly affects law enforcement officers who access these crisis support services through participating state and local programs. It makes no new policy changes but ensures the current program continues operating without interruption for five additional years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reauthorizes and extends funding for mental health crisis support services for law enforcement officers, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Jan 12, 2026

HR 7019: Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2026

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to require colleges and universities receiving federal funds to implement evidence-based programs preventing alcohol and substance misuse among students and staff, replacing outdated terms like "drug abuse" with "substance misuse." It establishes a $15 million annual grant program (2027-2031) to fund recovery support services, integrated mental health and substance use care, overdose prevention, and campus-wide crisis response training. Institutions must certify compliance with these programs and report on implementation to Congress. The law directly affects all eligible higher education institutions, mandating updated prevention frameworks and collaboration with health agencies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates $15M annual grant for mental health/substance misuse prevention in higher education, amending Higher Education Act to require these services, directly advancing student well-being and educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $15M annually for campus mental health/substance use services, integrated care, and overdose prevention under Higher Education Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 4509: NOPAIN for Veterans Act

HR 4509, the NOPAIN for Veterans Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to add FDA-approved non-opioid pain medications to its national formulary within one year of their approval for pain management. These medications must reduce pain without acting on opioid receptors, directly affecting veterans receiving VA care who need pain treatment. The bill mandates the VA include such drugs in its formulary and drug standardization list, expanding access to non-opioid options. It also prohibits using funds from the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to implement these changes, with implementation required within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA to include non-opioid pain meds in formulary, expanding access to safer pain management alternatives for veterans, directly improving healthcare access and reducing opioid reliance.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA to add non-opioid pain meds to formulary, expanding safer pain management access for veterans receiving VA care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 7309: Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026

HR 7309, the Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026, creates a federal pilot program to fund states in developing digital resource guides for people returning to communities after incarceration. The bill requires states to create comprehensive, regionally sortable online guides listing contact information for 30+ essential services - including housing, employment, healthcare, crisis lines, substance abuse treatment, and disability support - available for download. States apply for 3-year grants (up to $8 million annually from 2027-2030) to build these guides, with funds covering planning, staffing, and maintenance. Grantees must report annually on fund use, and the Attorney General will evaluate the program’s impact on recidivism after the pilot ends. The direct beneficiaries are formerly incarcerated individuals seeking access to critical community resources.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds digital reentry guides with 30+ essential services to improve post-incarceration reintegration, directly reducing recidivism through rehabilitation support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires states to include healthcare services in digital resource guides, improving access to existing healthcare resources for returning citizens.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates digital resource guides for reentry services, promoting internet access and digital equity through online service directories without restricting tech use.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Jan 6, 2026

HR 6951: Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

This bill prohibits states from pursuing or collecting Medicaid recovery claims against individuals' estates for payments made during their lifetime. It requires states to withdraw all existing recovery liens within 90 days of enactment and notify affected individuals or their estates. The law specifically ends state efforts to reclaim Medicaid funds from beneficiaries' estates after death, applying to claims initiated before the law's effective date. It directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries and their estates who were subject to prior state recovery actions. The key mechanism is a mandatory 90-day withdrawal of all existing liens and a permanent ban on new recovery claims for correctly paid assistance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents states from reclaiming Medicaid funds from estates, protecting beneficiaries' assets and strengthening Medicaid coverage by ending post-death recovery claims.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6906: Protecting Patients from Rehab Fraud Act of 2025

HR 6906 requires the Department of Justice and the Government Accountability Office to each submit a report to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment. The DOJ report must examine illegal tactics in rehab facilities, insurance fraud related to Affordable Care Act plans, broker misconduct, drug trafficking, patient dumping practices, and homelessness impacts. The GAO report will assess current federal and state actions against insurance fraud, effectiveness of rehabilitation funding, and recommend policy changes. This bill directly affects prospective patients seeking rehabilitation by mandating transparency into industry fraud, but it does not create new laws or penalties itself.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets rehab facility fraud, ACA insurance fraud, and patient misconduct, requiring reports to protect patients - aligns with patient protection indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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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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