Expanded Access to Treatment and Recovery Act

Senate Bill 3223 - Expanded Access to Treatment and Recovery Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:33:13Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3223 Expanded Access to Treatment and Recovery Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3223

Expanded Access to Treatment and Recovery Act

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into cooperative agreements with states to: (1) expand opioid use disorder treatment capacity, (2) make such services more affordable to those who cannot afford them, and (3) help individuals receive treatment and sustain recovery. (Opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as heroin and certain pain medications.)

Funding is allocated to a state based on the severity of the opioid epidemic in the state and the strength of the state's response strategy.

The bill provides funds for these cooperative agreements for FY2017 and FY2018.

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Current Status of Bill S 3223

Bill S 3223 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2016. Bill S 3223 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on July 14, 2016. Bill S 3223's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 14, 2016