RECONNECTIONS Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 6/16/2023
Actions
- 2023-06-16Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2023-06-14Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2023-06-14Introduced in House
- 2023-06-14Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-06-14 (00)
Reauthorizing the Creating Opportunities that Necessitate New and Enhanced Connections That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies Act of 2023 or the RECONNECTIONS Act of 2023
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 several programs that are administered by the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention to address opioid misuse.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes evidence-based prevention grants, the prescription drug monitoring program, and education and awareness campaigns. It also specifically incorporates the fentanyl crisis as a new and emerging public health crisis that may be addressed through evidence-based prevention grants.
Cosponsors (2)
- Angie Craig (D-MN)
- Andrea Salinas (D-OR)
Subjects
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Health promotion and preventive care
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