H.R. 6620 · 116th Congress

To authorize grants to address substance use during COVID-19.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ann Kuster
Introduced
2020-04-24
Latest action
2020-04-24 · Introduced in House

Summary

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants to eligible jurisdictions and community-based organizations to address the harms of substance misuse, including by encouraging actions to reduce health impacts of substance use during national disasters and emergencies. SAMHSA shall prioritize grants by accounting for such factors as drug overdose death rates.