Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Bill 119 s 1036, also known as the Minority Fellowship Program Amendment Act, aims to make changes to the Public Health Service Act. The main goal of this bill is to allow fellowships to be awarded under the Minority Fellowship Program specifically for professionals in the addiction medicine field.

The Minority Fellowship Program currently provides funding for training and education for individuals from underrepresented minority groups in the mental health field. This bill seeks to expand the program to include professionals in addiction medicine, recognizing the growing need for trained professionals in this field.

By allowing fellowships to be awarded for training in addiction medicine, this bill aims to address the increasing rates of addiction and substance abuse in the United States. By providing funding for education and training in this specialized field, the bill hopes to increase the number of qualified professionals who can help individuals struggling with addiction. Overall, Bill 119 s 1036 is a step towards addressing the growing need for trained professionals in addiction medicine and expanding the reach of the Minority Fellowship Program to support individuals in this important field.