SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3393 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/5/2024, 1:15 AM

Summary of Bill S 3393

The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3393, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to reauthorize and strengthen the original SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which was passed in 2018 in response to the opioid crisis.

The main goal of this reauthorization act is to continue and expand efforts to combat the opioid epidemic by providing additional resources and support to patients and communities affected by opioid addiction. The bill includes provisions to increase access to treatment and recovery services, improve coordination between federal agencies and state governments, and enhance efforts to prevent opioid misuse and abuse.

Some key components of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act include increasing funding for programs that provide medication-assisted treatment, expanding access to naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, and implementing new strategies to address the root causes of the opioid crisis. Overall, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act aims to build upon the progress made by the original legislation and further strengthen the nation's response to the opioid epidemic. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to address this critical public health issue.

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Current Status of Bill S 3393

Bill S 3393 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 4, 2023. Bill S 3393 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 4, 2023. Bill S 3393's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319. as of February 1, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3393

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3393

SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization ActSUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization ActSUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization ActA bill to reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes.

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