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

USA115th CongressS-2055| Senate 
| Updated: 11/1/2017
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3382
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 1, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3382
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 1, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3382: 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

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

USA115th CongressS-2055| Senate 
| Updated: 11/1/2017
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 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3382
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 1, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3382
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 1, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3382: 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