A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize the residential substance use disorder treatment program, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 3740

Bill 118 s 3740, also known as the Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program Reauthorization Act, aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 in order to reauthorize the residential substance use disorder treatment program. This program provides crucial support and resources for individuals struggling with substance abuse issues.

The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to addressing substance use disorders. By reauthorizing this program, Congress is demonstrating its commitment to combating the ongoing opioid epidemic and supporting those in need of treatment for substance abuse.

Overall, Bill 118 s 3740 seeks to continue and strengthen the residential substance use disorder treatment program, ensuring that individuals have access to the necessary resources and support to overcome addiction and lead healthier lives.

Congressional Summary of S 3740

Supporting Treatment and Recovery Over Narcotics for Growth, Empowerment, and Rehabilitation Act or the STRONGER Act

This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2029 grants for residential substance use disorder treatment programs at state and local correctional and detention facilities.

Among the revisions, the bill

replaces statutory references to substance abuse with substance use disorder,
specifies that the term residential substance use disorder treatment program includes a medication-assisted treatment program,
requires the chief medical officer or other staff overseeing a program to complete training on the science of addiction and the latest research and clinical guidance on treating substance use disorders in criminal justice settings, and
allows people who are awaiting trial or in pretrial detention to participate in the programs.

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Current Status of Bill S 3740

Bill S 3740 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2024. Bill S 3740 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 6, 2024. Bill S 3740's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 6, 2024

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3740

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize the residential substance use disorder treatment program, and for other purposes.

Supporting Treatment and Recovery Over Narcotics for Growth, Empowerment, and Rehabilitation Act

STRONGER Act

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize the residential substance use disorder treatment program, and for other purposes.