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A bill to authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes.
2/7/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 454
The grants provided by this bill will be used to fund programs and initiatives that focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. These programs may include counseling services, support groups, educational campaigns, and other resources aimed at helping individuals overcome their addiction.
In addition to providing funding for state-level initiatives, the bill also includes provisions for research and data collection on gambling addiction. This research will help policymakers better understand the scope of the problem and develop more effective strategies for addressing it. Overall, Bill 119 s 454 is a bipartisan effort to address the growing issue of gambling addiction in the United States. By providing funding for prevention and treatment programs, as well as supporting research efforts, this bill aims to help individuals struggling with gambling addiction get the help they need to overcome their addiction and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Congressional Summary of S 454
Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide grants to states to address gambling addiction, and authorizes the National Institute on Drug Abuse to provide grants for research on gambling addiction.
The bill authorizes appropriations for the grant programs through FY2034 from a portion of the revenue from the federal excise tax on state-authorized wagers (e.g., state-authorized sports betting).
Additionally, SAMHSA must allocate its grants for addressing gambling addiction among the states in the same ratios as grants under the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant program. The bill also requires a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the programs established by the bill.
