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Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024

1/4/2025, 11:17 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9598

Bill 118 hr 9598, also known as the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). The ONDCP is responsible for coordinating and implementing the nation's drug control policy, including efforts to reduce drug use and its consequences.

The bill includes provisions to enhance the ONDCP's ability to combat drug abuse and addiction by increasing funding for prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. It also seeks to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing the opioid crisis and other drug-related issues.

Additionally, the legislation includes measures to enhance data collection and analysis to better understand the scope of the drug abuse problem in the United States. This information will help policymakers develop more effective strategies to combat drug abuse and addiction. Overall, the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the nation's response to drug abuse and addiction by providing the ONDCP with the resources and authority needed to effectively address this critical public health issue.

Congressional Summary of HR 9598

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Office of National Drug Control Policy and related grants, programs, and initiatives such as 

  • the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program, 
  • the Drug-Free Communities program, 
  • the Drug Court Training and Technical Assistance program, and
  • the National Community Anti-Drug Coalition Institute.

Current Status of Bill HR 9598

Bill HR 9598 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 9, 2024. Bill HR 9598 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 16, 2024.  Bill HR 9598's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 9, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9598

Total Number of Sponsors
11
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
11
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9598

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9598

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024
Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024
To amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act to reauthorize such Office, and for other purposes.

Comments

Joaquin Moore profile image

Joaquin Moore

422

1 year ago

This bill is a mess, can't believe they passed it without knowing what's in it.

Jacob Coates profile image

Jacob Coates

485

1 year ago

I dunno much about this new drug control bill, but how will it really help us regular folks out here in DE? #confused

Sapphire Frederick profile image

Sapphire Frederick

513

1 year ago

I don't like this bill, it's gonna mess up everything for me and my family. It's just not right, they need to do something else.

Lorelei Best profile image

Lorelei Best

467

11 months ago

I don't know about this new bill, seems fishy. Who really benefits from it?