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S.445: Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (4 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 25, 2021
Bill Summary
Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021 This bill removes the requirement that a health care practitioner apply for a separate waiver through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to dispense certain narcotic drugs (e.g., buprenorphine) for maintenance or detoxification treatment (i.e., substance use disorder treatment). Further, a community health aide or community health practitioner may dispense certain narcotic drugs for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Margaret Hassan (D-N.H.) |