Corrections Public Health and Community Re-entry Act of 2018

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Bill Number

HR 7079

Introduced

Oct 19, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Congressional oversight Correctional facilities and imprisonment Crime and Law Enforcement Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Health care coverage and access Health personnel Health programs administration and funding State and local government operations

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Summary

Corrections Public Health and Community Re-entry Act of 2018

This bill authorizes the National Institute of Corrections to make grants to, and enter cooperative agreements with, state and local governments to develop, implement, or expand medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals who are addicted to opioids.

Actions

Nov 15, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct 19, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2018

Introduced in House

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