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SAFE in Recovery Act

USA118th CongressHR-5866| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Ways and Means Committee• Work and Welfare Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Substance Use Disorder and Family Engagement in Recovery Act or the SAFE in Recovery Act This bill expands services available to families affected by substance use disorders (SUD) and implements protections for parents seeking SUD treatment. Specifically, the bill requires health centers funded through the Community Health Center Fund (CHC Fund) to provide mental health and SUD treatment services, and provides funds to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement this change in FY2025. The bill also reauthorizes the CHC Fund through FY2028. Moreover, under the Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Demonstration Program, the bill permits HHS to provide increased per-beneficiary payments for beneficiaries receiving pregnancy or postpartum services. As a condition of Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding, the bill restricts states from investigating and reporting pregnant and postpartum patients affected by SUD in specified instances. For example, the results of toxicology testing on patients taking prescription drugs (including drugs that treat SUD) in accordance with the recommendations of the prescribing doctor may not be the sole factor in a family separation determination. Further, states may not investigate a patient for child neglect or abuse, nor report them to a child protective services system, solely on account of their use of a prescription drug. Finally, the bill establishes new federal efforts to study and fund care for families affected by SUD, including a consortium led by the National Institutes of Health to set research priorities related to SUD.
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Timeline
Oct 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 2, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 3, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3006
Introduced in Senate
Oct 6, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • October 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 2, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 3, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3006
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 6, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3006: SAFE in Recovery Act
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SAFE in Recovery Act

USA118th CongressHR-5866| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Substance Use Disorder and Family Engagement in Recovery Act or the SAFE in Recovery Act This bill expands services available to families affected by substance use disorders (SUD) and implements protections for parents seeking SUD treatment. Specifically, the bill requires health centers funded through the Community Health Center Fund (CHC Fund) to provide mental health and SUD treatment services, and provides funds to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement this change in FY2025. The bill also reauthorizes the CHC Fund through FY2028. Moreover, under the Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Demonstration Program, the bill permits HHS to provide increased per-beneficiary payments for beneficiaries receiving pregnancy or postpartum services. As a condition of Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding, the bill restricts states from investigating and reporting pregnant and postpartum patients affected by SUD in specified instances. For example, the results of toxicology testing on patients taking prescription drugs (including drugs that treat SUD) in accordance with the recommendations of the prescribing doctor may not be the sole factor in a family separation determination. Further, states may not investigate a patient for child neglect or abuse, nor report them to a child protective services system, solely on account of their use of a prescription drug. Finally, the bill establishes new federal efforts to study and fund care for families affected by SUD, including a consortium led by the National Institutes of Health to set research priorities related to SUD.
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Timeline
Oct 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 2, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 3, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3006
Introduced in Senate
Oct 6, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • October 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 2, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 3, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3006
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 6, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Ways and Means Committee• Work and Welfare Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3006: SAFE in Recovery Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEnvironmental healthFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthSex and reproductive healthWomen's health