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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5797) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to provide under Medicaid services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in institutions for mental diseases; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6082) to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.

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Summary of Bill HRES 949

Bill 115 HRES 949 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering three separate bills in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 6, aims to address the opioid crisis by providing prevention, recovery, and treatment services. The second bill, H.R. 5797, seeks to amend the Social Security Act to allow states to use Medicaid funds to provide services for individuals with opioid use disorders in mental health institutions. The third bill, H.R. 6082, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of patient records for those seeking treatment for substance use disorders.

Overall, these bills focus on addressing the opioid epidemic by providing resources for prevention, recovery, and treatment, as well as ensuring the confidentiality of patient records. The resolution sets the stage for the consideration of these important pieces of legislation in the US Congress.

Current Status of Bill HRES 949

Bill HRES 949 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 19, 2018. Bill HRES 949 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on June 19, 2018.  Bill HRES 949's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of June 20, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 949

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 949

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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