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- H.R.1638
H.R.1638: To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the provision of rehabilitation services under the program of block grants for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced May 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 29, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations to carry out provisions relating to substance abuse prevention and treatment block grants, substance abuse data collection, and a national data base on substance abuse prevention. Requires that States spend a minimum percentage of the grants on rehabilitation services (in addition to amounts required by other provisions for such services).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| May 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) |