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Supporting Families through Addiction Act of 2023

3/14/2024, 11:06 AM

Summary of Bill S 1810

Bill 118 s 1810, also known as the Supporting Families through Addiction Act of 2023, aims to provide support and resources to families who are dealing with addiction issues. The bill recognizes the significant impact that addiction can have on families and seeks to address the challenges they face.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to fund support services for families affected by addiction. These services may include counseling, education, and other forms of assistance to help families navigate the complexities of addiction and recovery.

Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a national strategy to address addiction within families. This strategy will involve collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that families have access to the resources they need to support their loved ones struggling with addiction. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of prevention and early intervention efforts to help families avoid the devastating effects of addiction. By providing funding for programs that focus on education and awareness, the bill aims to reduce the prevalence of addiction within families. Overall, Bill 118 s 1810 seeks to provide much-needed support to families dealing with addiction issues and to promote a comprehensive approach to addressing addiction at the family level. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing public health issue and to ensure that families have the resources they need to heal and thrive.

Current Status of Bill S 1810

Bill S 1810 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill S 1810 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 6, 2023.  Bill S 1810's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1810

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1810

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Adoption and foster care
- Community life and organization
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Family relationships
- Family services
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Mental health
- Performance measurement
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1810

Supporting Families through Addiction Act of 2023
Supporting Families through Addiction Act of 2023
A bill to establish a grant program for family community organizations that provide support for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families.

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