HB4489: To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to clarify that grants for State and Tribal response to opioid use disorders may, at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, also be used to address associated health conditions, and for other purposes.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to clarify that grants for State and Tribal response to opioid use disorders may, at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, also be used to address associated health conditions, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill amends the 21st Century Cures Act, which provides federal money to states and tribes to fight opioid addiction. The bill clarifies that this money can also be used to treat health problems that come with opioid addiction, at the Health Secretary's discretion. Associated health conditions include diseases like hepatitis C and HIV that often occur alongside opioid addiction. The bill is currently introduced, meaning it has been formally submitted to Congress but not yet assigned to a for review.
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Sponsors
Brett Guthrie
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (4)
Ann Kuster
Donald Davis
Christopher Pappas
Gus Bilirakis