Honoring National Recovery Month Act
- Last Action
- 4/2/2021
Actions
- 2021-04-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-04-01Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2021-04-01Introduced in House
- 2021-04-01Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-04-01 (00)
Honoring National Recovery Month Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop communication materials, distribute best practices, and carry out other activities in recognition of National Recovery Month. SAMHSA may undertake these activities or enter into an agreement with a national organization to do so.
National Recovery Month is an annual observance to celebrate individuals who are in recovery from a substance use disorder or mental illness, educate the public, and combat stigma.
Cosponsors (9)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Ann Kuster (D-NH)
- Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA)
- Madeleine Dean (D-PA)
- Josh Harder (D-CA)
- EDDIE JOHNSON (D-TX)
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
- David Joyce (R-OH)
- Ed Case (D-HI)
Subjects
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Government information and archives
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Mental health
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