HR 2985
Rural Area Opioid Prevention Pilot Program Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Rural Area Opioid Prevention Pilot Program Act, aims to combat the opioid crisis in rural communities by expanding the use of grant funding from the Department of Justice’s Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program. It allows for the creation and funding of pilot programs specifically designed for rural areas to implement community response strategies focused on alternatives to incarceration and reducing opioid overdose deaths. Furthermore, the bill mandates that at least 10% of these grants be allocated to rural communities, promoting a more equitable distribution of resources.
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Primary sponsor
Conor Lamb
Cosponsors
Abigail Davis Spanberger
Cynthia Axne
David J. Trone
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