Bill 118 hr 9598, also known as the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). The ONDCP is responsible for coordinating and implementing the nation's drug control policy, including efforts to reduce drug use and its consequences.
The bill includes provisions to enhance the ONDCP's ability to combat drug abuse and addiction by increasing funding for prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. It also seeks to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing the opioid crisis and other drug-related issues.
Additionally, the legislation includes measures to enhance data collection and analysis to better understand the scope of the drug abuse problem in the United States. This information will help policymakers develop more effective strategies to combat drug abuse and addiction.
Overall, the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the nation's response to drug abuse and addiction by providing the ONDCP with the resources and authority needed to effectively address this critical public health issue.