MATE Act of 2021

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2235 MATE Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2235

Medication Access and Training Expansion Act of 2021 or the MATE Act of 2021

This bill requires health care providers, as a condition of receiving or renewing a registration to prescribe potentially addictive drugs, to complete a one-time training on managing patients with substance use disorders.

In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must award grants to health professional associations and education programs for integrating substance use disorder training into relevant curricula.

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Current Status of Bill S 2235

Bill S 2235 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2235 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2235's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2235

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2235

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2235

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with opioid and other substance use disorders, and for other purposes.

MATE Act of 2021

Medication Access and Training Expansion Act of 2021