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Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act

USA119th CongressHR-6249| House 
| Updated: 11/22/2025
Becca Balint

Becca Balint

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (13)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act" expands the scope of disaster relief under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Specifically, it amends Section 416, which governs the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program , to explicitly include services for substance use and alcohol use disorders alongside existing mental health services. This change authorizes the President to provide these critical addiction-related services to individuals affected by major disasters. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review and adjust its application processes and guidance documents within 180 days to reflect the inclusion of these new services. Finally, it requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a review of the program, assessing the duration of assistance and FEMA's compliance in targeting disaster-related issues.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5623
Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act
Nov 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 22, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5623
    Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act


  • November 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 22, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act

USA119th CongressHR-6249| House 
| Updated: 11/22/2025
The "Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act" expands the scope of disaster relief under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Specifically, it amends Section 416, which governs the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program , to explicitly include services for substance use and alcohol use disorders alongside existing mental health services. This change authorizes the President to provide these critical addiction-related services to individuals affected by major disasters. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review and adjust its application processes and guidance documents within 180 days to reflect the inclusion of these new services. Finally, it requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a review of the program, assessing the duration of assistance and FEMA's compliance in targeting disaster-related issues.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5623
Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act
Nov 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 22, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5623
    Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act


  • November 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 22, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Becca Balint

Becca Balint

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (13)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted