OPEN Act

1/11/2023, 1:31 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5052

Opioid Program Evaluation Act or the OPEN Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to identify outcomes and develop metrics to evaluate: (1) the incidence of opioid abuse and illegal opioid distribution, and (2) the effectiveness of a DOJ grant program to provide opioid abuse services.

DOJ must publish outcomes and metrics and require grant recipients to collect and report data. The NAS must publish the evaluations.

(Sec. 3) Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enter into an arrangement with the NAS to identify outcomes and develop metrics to evaluate: (1) the incidence of opioid abuse and illegal opioid distribution, and (2) the effectiveness of HHS grant programs to address opioid abuse.

HHS must publish outcomes and metrics and require grant recipients to collect and report data. The NAS must publish the evaluations.

(Sec. 6) It amends the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 to reduce for FY2022 the authorization of appropriation for financial assistance under the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance program.

Current Status of Bill HR 5052

Bill HR 5052 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2016. Bill HR 5052 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on April 26, 2016.  Bill HR 5052's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 11, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5052

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5052

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Drug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingLaw enforcement administration and fundingPerformance measurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5052

OPEN ActTo direct the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the effectiveness of grant programs that provide grants for the primary purpose of providing assistance in addressing problems pertaining to opioid abuse, and for other purposes.Opioid Program Evaluation ActOpioid Program Evaluation ActOPEN ActOPEN ActOPEN ActOpioid Program Evaluation Act
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