H.R. 5572 · 116th Congress
Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2020
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- David Trone
- Introduced
- 2020-01-09
- Latest action
- 2020-10-19 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Summary
Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2020
This bill directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to certain nonprofits to develop or expand services for individuals with substance use disorders and their families. Activities may include (1) developing education, resources, and trainings on issues related to substance use disorders and family support; (2) reducing stigma; and (3) educating health care providers about substance use disorders in families.