H.R. 5570 · 115th Congress

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grantees to contract with or make subawards to local or regional organizations that are private and nonprofit, and that may be faith-based, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Hal Rogers
Introduced
2018-04-18
Latest action
2018-04-18 · Introduced in House

Summary

This bill specifies that certain Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) programs may award grants, and grantees may make subgrants, to local or regional nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations.

The bill also specifies that SAMHSA may renew grants to residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women for up to five years.