To authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Bill 119 HR 1141, also known as the Gambling Addiction Prevention Act, aims to address the issue of gambling addiction in the United States. The bill authorizes the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to states in order to provide funding for programs and initiatives that focus on preventing and treating gambling addiction.

The main goal of the bill is to increase awareness about the risks of gambling addiction and to provide resources for individuals who may be struggling with this issue. By awarding formula grants to states, the bill seeks to support a wide range of prevention and treatment programs that can help individuals overcome their addiction to gambling.

In addition to providing funding for prevention and treatment programs, the bill also includes provisions for research and data collection related to gambling addiction. This information will be used to better understand the scope of the problem and to develop more effective strategies for addressing it. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1141 represents a bipartisan effort to address the growing issue of gambling addiction in the United States. By providing funding and support for prevention and treatment programs, the bill aims to help individuals struggling with gambling addiction to get the help they need and to prevent others from developing this harmful addiction.