H.R. 8209 · 117th Congress
SOBER Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dusty Johnson
- Introduced
- 2022-06-23
- Latest action
- 2022-11-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Supporting Opportunities to Build Everyday Responsibility Act of 2022 or the SOBER Act of 2022
This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to provide funding for 24-7 sobriety programs. It also directs the National Institute of Justice to evaluate the policies and procedures used by grant recipients to reduce crime, recidivism, and incarceration attributed to use of alcohol or controlled substances.