House Bill 5124
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Community Action Opioid Response Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 27, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5124
Congress
115
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
Community Action Opioid Response Act of 2018
This bill requires the Office of Community Services within the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program that helps low-income individuals, families, and communities affected by the national opioid epidemic. Grants must be awarded to Community Action Agencies (local organizations that work to reduce poverty in low-income communities) for specified activities relating to opioid misuse and abuse, including education, outreach, prevention, and treatment services.
February 27, 2018
02/27/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
02/27/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:29 PM