S. 1983 · 116th Congress

Community Re-Entry through Addiction Treatment to Enhance Opportunities Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ed Markey
Introduced
2019-06-26
Latest action
2019-06-26 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Community Re-Entry through Addiction Treatment to Enhance Opportunities Act or the CREATE Opportunities Act

This bill establishes the Medication-Assisted Treatment Corrections and Community Reentry Program in the Department of Justice. Under the program, the National Institute of Corrections may award grants to support local programs that provide medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals who have opioid-use disorders; such treatment must be provided in accordance with specified requirements, including drug, screening, and personnel criteria.