HR 6249
Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act, aims to expand the availability of mental health and substance use disorder services following major disasters. It modifies the Stafford Disaster Relief Act to specifically include substance use and alcohol use disorder treatment within the crisis counseling assistance program. The bill also requires a review of application processes and a report on the program's effectiveness and compliance with its intended focus on disaster-related mental and substance use challenges.
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Becca [D-VT-At Large] Balint
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