Amendment directs the Attorney General, when awarding grants, to also consider community needs based on prevalence of opioid abuse and related deaths.
What it does: Rewrites page 7, lines 3–7
Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY)Description
An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 114-551 to direct the Attorney General, when awarding grants, to also consider community need based on prevalence of opioid abuse and related deaths.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 5046
Rewrites page 7, lines 3–7
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 7, lines 3–7 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: SEC. 3024. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.
Inserted: In awarding grants under this part, the Attorney General shall ensure equitable distribution of funds based on the following:
Inserted: (1) The geographic distribution of grants under this part, taking into consideration the needs of underserved populations, including rural and tribal communities.
Inserted: (2) The needs of communities to address the problems related to opioid abuse, taking into consideration the prevalence of opioid abuse and overdose-related death in a community.
Original wording
Page 7, strike lines 3 through 7, and insert the following:
Read automatically from the Congressional Record. Check the original before relying on it.
As printed
Page 7, strike lines 3 through 7, and insert the following:
“SEC. 3024. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.
“In awarding grants under this part, the Attorney General shall ensure equitable distribution of funds based on the following:
“(1) The geographic distribution of grants under this part, taking into consideration the needs of underserved populations, including rural and tribal communities.
“(2) The needs of communities to address the problems related to opioid abuse, taking into consideration the prevalence of opioid abuse and overdose-related death in a community.”.
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House amendment offered
May 12, 2016
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House amendment offered
May 12, 2016
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Israel amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
May 12, 2016 • 2:53 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Israel.(consideration: CR H2313-2314; text: CR H2313)
May 12, 2016 • 2:48 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
May 12, 2016 • 2:53 PM
Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Israel. (consideration: CR H2313-2314; text: CR H2313)
May 12, 2016 • 2:48 PM
On agreeing to the Israel amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
May 12, 2016 • 2:53 PM