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- H.R.2985
H.R.2985: Rural Area Opioid Prevention Pilot Program Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Rural Area Opioid Prevention Pilot Program Act This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program administered by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for pilot programs for rural areas to implement community response programs that focus on alternatives to incarceration and reducing opioid overdose deaths. The bill also requires at least 10% of grants...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| May 4, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Conor Lamb (D-Pa.) |