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117th Congress · House

State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021

Subjects: Drug therapy · Drug trafficking and controlled substances · Drug, alcohol, tobacco use · Health care coverage and access · Health care quality · Health programs administration and funding · Health promotion and preventive care · Prescription drugs

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Reauthorizes through FY2027 and otherwise changes the State Opioid Response Grant program.
  • House passed it on Oct 20, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and otherwise changes the State Opioid Response Grant program. This program, which is managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, provides funding for states, territories, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations to address the opioid crisis. Specific changes to the program include (1) expanding its scope to also address stimulant use and misuse, (2) establishing a funding methodology and minimum funding allocations, and (3) allowing the use of grant funds for recovery support services. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on issues concerning the funding and other aspects of the program.

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