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To amend the Public Health Service Act to better address substance use and substance use disorders among young people.

USA115th CongressHR-3382| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2017
Katherine M. Clark

Katherine M. Clark

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Larry Bucshon (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Youth Opioid Use Treatment Help Act of 2017 or the YOUTH Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the grant program for substance abuse treatment services for children and adolescents to cover young adults. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) must award grants for demonstration programs to: (1) expand access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders among adolescents and young adults, or (2) create and distribute resources on medication-assisted treatment training and implementation for health care providers of children, adolescents, and young adults. AHRQ must report on the demonstration programs and the availability of medication-assisted treatment for adolescents and young adults. The report must include recommendations for ensuring such treatment is accessible.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 1, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2055
Introduced in Senate
  • July 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 1, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2055
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-2055: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to better address substance use and substance use disorders among young people.
Child healthDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingMedical education

To amend the Public Health Service Act to better address substance use and substance use disorders among young people.

USA115th CongressHR-3382| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2017
Youth Opioid Use Treatment Help Act of 2017 or the YOUTH Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the grant program for substance abuse treatment services for children and adolescents to cover young adults. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) must award grants for demonstration programs to: (1) expand access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders among adolescents and young adults, or (2) create and distribute resources on medication-assisted treatment training and implementation for health care providers of children, adolescents, and young adults. AHRQ must report on the demonstration programs and the availability of medication-assisted treatment for adolescents and young adults. The report must include recommendations for ensuring such treatment is accessible.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 1, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2055
Introduced in Senate
  • July 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 1, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2055
    Introduced in Senate
Katherine M. Clark

Katherine M. Clark

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Larry Bucshon (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-2055: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to better address substance use and substance use disorders among young people.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingMedical education