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DemocratBill · H.R. 5381· House(119-HR-5381)

Opioid Treatment Providers Act

Rep. Suozzi
Age: 64 years
New York
Introduced
9/16/2025
Last activity
9/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Thomas Suozzi
Cosponsors
None
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Opioid Treatment Providers Act," aims to change eligibility for specific grants. It seeks to amend section 2008 of the Social Security Act. The change would allow opioid treatment programs to be eligible for health professions opportunity grants. These programs would join community-based organizations in receiving such funds. The amendment also includes other high quality comprehensive addiction care providers. This change is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+6

    The bill expands grant eligibility to include opioid treatment programs and comprehensive addiction care providers.

  • Does this put more money into medical research?+5

    The bill provides a mechanism for addiction care providers to access health professions opportunity grants.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3

    Expanding funding for addiction care providers can increase access to essential health services for low-income populations.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.