A bill to authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes.

2/7/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 454

Bill 119 s 454, also known as the Gambling Addiction Prevention Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of gambling addiction in the United States. The bill authorizes the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to states in order to help them combat gambling addiction.

The grants provided by this bill will be used to fund programs and initiatives that focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. These programs may include counseling services, support groups, educational campaigns, and other resources aimed at helping individuals overcome their addiction.

In addition to providing funding for state-level initiatives, the bill also includes provisions for research and data collection on gambling addiction. This research will help policymakers better understand the scope of the problem and develop more effective strategies for addressing it. Overall, Bill 119 s 454 is a bipartisan effort to address the growing issue of gambling addiction in the United States. By providing funding for prevention and treatment programs, as well as supporting research efforts, this bill aims to help individuals struggling with gambling addiction get the help they need to overcome their addiction and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Current Status of Bill S 454

Bill S 454 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill S 454 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 6, 2025.  Bill S 454's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 454

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 454

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 454

A bill to authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes.A bill to authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 454

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Richard Blumenthal
Connecticut(Democrat)

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