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H.R. 2687 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act

H.R. 2687 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 25, 2017, sponsored by Bill Foster with 59 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 25, 2017
Co-sponsors
59
Policy area
Health

What it does

Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow states to provide medical assistance to adults for residential addiction treatment facility services under the Medicaid program if such services are offered as part of a full continuum of evidence-based treatment services.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bill Foster (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 51 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 25, 2017
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 26, 2017)

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