HR 6030
Puerto Rico Substance Use and Health Data Collection Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to include Puerto Rico in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The NSDUH is a federal survey that collects data on substance use and related health issues. By adding Puerto Rico to the survey, the bill seeks to improve data collection and understanding of substance use trends in the territory.
Key provisions
- Includes Puerto Rico in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).
- The inclusion begins in fiscal year 2026.
- The amendment modifies Section 505(d) of the Public Health Service Act.
Who is affected
- Residents of Puerto Rico
- Federal health agencies (specifically those administering the NSDUH)
- Researchers studying substance use
Notable changes
- Previously, the NSDUH did not include Puerto Rico as a survey location.
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Primary sponsor
Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] Rescom. Hernández
Cosponsors
Donald S. Beyer
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 6030
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To include Puerto Rico in National Survey on Drug Use and Health, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Substance Use and Health Data Collection Act
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Section 505(d) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa–4(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: