HR-5587 : Still Just a Bill

Peer Support Communities of Recovery Act

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to nonprofits that focus on substance use disorder to establish regional technical assistance centers to provide assistance regarding implementation of peer-delivered addiction recovery support services, establishment of recovery community organizations and centers, and overdose reversal medication.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-13IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2018-06-12FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5069-5070)House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5587.House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5069-5071)House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorMr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2018-05-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2018-05-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-23IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2018-04-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Drug therapy
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

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