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H.R.982: TREAT Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 10, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (13 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
The Reforming and Expanding Access to Treatment Act or the TREAT Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow federal payment for qualified substance use disorder services furnished to inmates in public institutions under state Medicaid programs. "Qualified substance use disorder services" include medication or behavioral treatment administered to eliminate, mitigate, treat, or cure an individual's substance...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 10, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Michael R. Turner (R-Ohio) |