SUPPORT Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 6777 SUPPORT Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 4:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6777

The SUPPORT Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6777, is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the United States Congress. This bill aims to address the opioid crisis that has been plaguing the country in recent years. The SUPPORT Act includes a number of provisions that are designed to increase access to treatment for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, as well as to improve prevention efforts and support for those in recovery.

One key aspect of the SUPPORT Act is the expansion of Medicaid coverage for substance abuse treatment. This will allow more individuals to access the care they need to overcome their addiction. The bill also includes provisions to increase funding for programs that provide support services for individuals in recovery, such as housing and job training.

In addition, the SUPPORT Act includes measures to improve the monitoring of opioid prescriptions and to crack down on the illegal distribution of opioids. This includes increasing penalties for individuals who are found to be illegally distributing opioids, as well as providing funding for law enforcement efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Overall, the SUPPORT Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the opioid crisis from multiple angles. By increasing access to treatment, improving prevention efforts, and cracking down on illegal distribution, this bill seeks to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities affected by opioid addiction.

Congressional Summary of HR 6777

Supplying Ukraine with Provisions to Protect against Ongoing Russian Threats Act or the SUPPORT Act

This bill states that it is U.S. policy to take necessary and appropriate steps to support Ukraine's efforts to reassert control of its territory and defend its sovereignty in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, including by providing lethal and nonlethal assistance and sharing intelligence.

The bill also requires the Department of Defense to report to Congress a plan for providing such support to a Ukrainian insurgency.

The National Intelligence Council must produce an intelligence community assessment relating to Russia's gray zone activities and assets. (Under this bill, a gray zone activity is an activity to advance a foreign state's interests that (1) falls between ordinary statecraft and open warfare, (2) is designed to maximize the advancement of such interests without provoking a U.S. kinetic military response, and (3) falls on a spectrum ranging from covert adversary operations to open adversary operations.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6777

Bill HR 6777 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2022. Bill HR 6777 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2022. Bill HR 6777's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 18, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6777

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International Affairs

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AlliancesCollective securityConflicts and warsCongressional oversightEuropeForeign aid and international reliefIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSubversive activitiesUkraine

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6777

SUPPORT ActSUPPORT ActSupplying Ukraine with Provisions to Protect against Ongoing Russian Threats ActTo establish the policy of the United States with respect to supporting an insurgency in Ukraine in the event of an invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and for other purposes.

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