House Bill 2985
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Rural Area Opioid Prevention Pilot Program Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
2985
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this 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 under the program to be awarded to rural areas.
May 4, 2021
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11/09/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
05/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:59 PM