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DemocratBill · S. 1022· Senate(119-S-1022)

Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act

Rep. Luján
Age: 54 years
New Mexico
Introduced
3/13/2025
Last activity
3/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsored by
Ben Luján
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act'', aims to reauthorize a specific program. It focuses on individuals with substance use disorders. The legislation proposes changes to Section 547 of the Public Health Service Act. These changes include updating the section heading and specific language regarding building or strengthening recovery efforts. Additionally, the bill seeks to update the funding amounts for specific fiscal years.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+7

    The significant increase in funding from $5 million to $16 million for recovery efforts strongly aids the response to substance use and the opioid crisis.

  • Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5

    The bill increases funding for recovery support which directly benefits those seeking help for substance use disorders.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5

    By increasing funds for recovery communities, the bill improves access to specialized substance use disorder services.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.