Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-04T12:02:26Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1036 Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/4/2025, 12:02 PM

Summary of Bill S 1036

Bill 119 s 1036, also known as the Minority Fellowship Program Amendment Act, aims to make changes to the Public Health Service Act. The main goal of this bill is to allow fellowships to be awarded under the Minority Fellowship Program specifically for professionals in the addiction medicine field.

The Minority Fellowship Program currently provides funding for training and education for individuals from underrepresented minority groups in the mental health field. This bill seeks to expand the program to include professionals in addiction medicine, recognizing the growing need for trained professionals in this field.

By allowing fellowships to be awarded for training in addiction medicine, this bill aims to address the increasing rates of addiction and substance abuse in the United States. By providing funding for education and training in this specialized field, the bill hopes to increase the number of qualified professionals who can help individuals struggling with addiction. Overall, Bill 119 s 1036 is a step towards addressing the growing need for trained professionals in addiction medicine and expanding the reach of the Minority Fellowship Program to support individuals in this important field.

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Current Status of Bill S 1036

Bill S 1036 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2025. Bill S 1036 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 13, 2025. Bill S 1036's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 13, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1036

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize fellowships under the Minority Fellowship Program to be awarded for training for professionals in the addiction medicine field.A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize fellowships under the Minority Fellowship Program to be awarded for training for professionals in the addiction medicine field.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1036

John Cornyn

Texas(Republican)

Ben Ray Lujan

New Mexico(Democrat)

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Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act

Summary of Bill S 1036

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Current Status of Bill S 1036

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1036

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1036

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1036

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1036

John Cornyn

Ben Ray Lujan

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