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TREAT Act

3/13/2024, 5:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 2617

The TREAT Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2617, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of the TREAT Act is to address the issue of substance abuse and addiction in the United States.

The main provisions of the TREAT Act include increasing funding for substance abuse treatment programs, expanding access to medication-assisted treatment for individuals struggling with addiction, and implementing measures to prevent overdose deaths. The bill also aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in order to better address the opioid crisis.

Additionally, the TREAT Act includes provisions to enhance training for healthcare providers on best practices for treating substance abuse, as well as increasing resources for research on addiction and effective treatment methods. The bill also seeks to improve access to mental health services for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Overall, the TREAT Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the growing problem of substance abuse and addiction in the United States through increased funding, expanded access to treatment, and improved coordination between agencies.

Congressional Summary of S 2617

Treatment Restoration for Every American's Trial Act or the TREAT Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from implementing any policy that restricts a hospital or other health care facility from procuring medical countermeasures directly from the manufacturers or distributors.

Current Status of Bill S 2617

Bill S 2617 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2617 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2617's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2617

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 S 2617

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2617

TREAT Act
TREAT Act
Treatment Restoration for Every American's Trial Act
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting direct access by health care facilities to medical countermeasures.

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