H.R. 4788

Opioid Treatment Providers Act

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118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 4788

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 20, 2023

Mr. Higgins of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Opioid Treatment Providers Act.

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Eligibility of opioid treatment programs for health professions opportunity grants

Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A)) is amended by striking or a community-based organization and inserting , a community-based organization, or an opioid treatment program (as defined in section 1861(jjj)(2)) and other high quality comprehensive addiction care providers.

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Effective date

The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2023.