State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2379
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2021-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug therapy
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Prescription drugs
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: 

State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and expands the scope of the State Opioid Response Grant program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
 
Current law limits the use of these grants to specifically address the opioid crisis and opioid use disorders, while this bill allows the grants to address substance use disorders more broadly.

action_date: 2021-10-19
text: 

State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and otherwise changes the State Opioid Response Grant program. This program, which is managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, provides funding for states, territories, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations to address the opioid crisis.
 
Specific changes to the program include (1) expanding its scope to also address stimulant use and misuse, (2) establishing a funding methodology and minimum funding allocations, and (3) allowing the use of grant funds for recovery support services.
 
The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on issues concerning the funding and other aspects of the program.

action_date: 2021-10-20
text: 

State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and otherwise changes the State Opioid Response Grant program. This program, which is managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, provides funding for states, territories, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations to address the opioid crisis.
 
Specific changes to the program include (1) expanding its scope to also address stimulant use and misuse, (2) establishing a funding methodology and minimum funding allocations, and (3) allowing the use of grant funds for recovery support services.
 
The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on issues concerning the funding and other aspects of the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 46 (Roll no. 320). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5647-5648)
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 46 (Roll no. 320).(text: CR 10/19/2021 H5647-5648)
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5699-5700)
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2379.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5647-5650)
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 109.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-149.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-149.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House