Bill · S. 665· Senate(119-S-665)
Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/20/2025
- Last activity
- 2/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Maria Cantwell
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025 establishes a Medicaid-funded Health Engagement Hub Demonstration Program. This program aims to increase access to treatment for opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders through specialized service centers. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will oversee the creation of these "Health Engagement Hubs" which provide various social and medical services. States can apply to participate in this 5-year demonstration program through a competitive process. The bill provides $60,000,000 for planning grants, administration, and technical assistance.
Yes· 3 of 16
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+9
The bill establishes a demonstration program specifically designed to increase access to treatment for opioid and other substance use disorders.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The bill creates specialized centers to provide medical and social services to various populations, including the uninsured.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill provides services to the uninsured on a sliding scale and targets high-need, under-resourced communities.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill appropriates $60,000,000 for the implementation and administration of the demonstration program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Access to Treatment: The program establishes Health Engagement Hubs to increase access to treatment for opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders (Section 2, paragraph 1).
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Localized Support for High-Need Areas: Hubs are required to prioritize locations in communities disproportionately impacted by overdose, such as rural areas, tribal areas, and urban centers with limited behavioral health infrastructure (Section 2, paragraph 3, subparagraph (A)(iii)).
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Comprehensive Medical and Social Services: Individuals can access a range of services including overdose education, drug reversal supplies like naloxone, safer-sex supplies, and emotional support (Section 2, paragraph 3, subparagraph (A)(v)).
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Addressal of Health-Related Social Needs: Hubs can provide services to address social needs such as employment counseling, family reunification services, and criminal-legal services (Section 2, paragraph 3, subparagraph (A)(vi)).
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Care for Uninsured Individuals: Certified hubs must be equipped to serve uninsured individuals, utilizing a sliding scale fee based on an individual's ability to pay (Section 2, paragraph 3, subparagraph (A)(viii)).
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Immediate Access to Medication: Hubs must provide access to drugs for the treatment of opioid or substance use disorders within 4 hours of an individual's arrival (Section 2, paragraph 3, subparagraph (A)(v)(V)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Explicit Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text outlines the requirements, services, and administration of the program but does not explicitly list potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Native Americans+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+9Improves Healthcare Access+8Improves Mental Health Access+7Increases Medicaid Funding+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+5Improves Poverty Reduction+4Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Reduces Government Spending-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 2/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana