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To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to health centers to expand access to evidence-based substance abuse treatment services.

USA115th CongressHR-5456| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2018
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Access to Substance Abuse Treatment Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to award grants to federally qualified health centers, substance abuse treatment centers, rehabilitation treatment centers, and residential treatment centers to expand access to evidence-based and cost-effective substance abuse treatment services. Priority for grants must be given to centers and programs: (1) serving communities with a greater incidence of substance abuse; or (2) providing, or proposing to incorporate, medication-assisted treatment. Services must be delivered in a manner reflecting person-centered care.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 10, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Drug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and funding

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to health centers to expand access to evidence-based substance abuse treatment services.

USA115th CongressHR-5456| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2018
Access to Substance Abuse Treatment Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to award grants to federally qualified health centers, substance abuse treatment centers, rehabilitation treatment centers, and residential treatment centers to expand access to evidence-based and cost-effective substance abuse treatment services. Priority for grants must be given to centers and programs: (1) serving communities with a greater incidence of substance abuse; or (2) providing, or proposing to incorporate, medication-assisted treatment. Services must be delivered in a manner reflecting person-centered care.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 10, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and funding