S. 2796 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act
S. 2796 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Sep 22, 2021, sponsored by Jon Ossoff with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 22, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 117-250
What it does
Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act This act expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program administered by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the act allows grants to be used for pilot programs for rural areas to implement community response programs that focus on reducing opioid overdose deaths, which may include presenting alternatives to incarceration.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2022
- Became lawDec 20, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-250. (Dec 20, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 6, 2022 · Passed408–11
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention ActHouse · Dec 6, 2022
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- H.R. 55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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