House Bill 2376
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Excellence in Recovery Housing Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 5, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2376
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Excellence in Recovery Housing Act
This bill tasks the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) with various activities to promote the availability of high-quality recovery housing for individuals with substance use disorders. Recovery housing refers to shared living environments free from alcohol and illicit drug use and centered on peer support and connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders.
Specifically, SAMHSA must
- develop and publish on its website standards and guidelines for recovery housing;
- award grants to states, tribal nations, territories, and localities to implement such standards and guidelines;
- convene an interagency working group to coordinate federal activities related to recovery housing; and
- arrange for research on the supply, quality, and effectiveness of recovery housing.
April 5, 2021
04/06/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/05/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/05/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM