HR-5891 : Still Just a Bill

Improving the Federal Response to Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder Act

This bill establishes the Interagency Task Force to Improve the Federal Response to Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorders to recommend ways to better coordinate the responses of federal agencies to substance use disorders and the opioid crisis. Specifically, the task force must: (1) identify options to coordinate existing grants and other resources relating to the effect of substance use disorders on youth and families; (2) identify opportunities for state and local partnerships to improve prevention and treatment services; and (3) publish an action plan, including a timeline for implementation, within nine months after enactment of this bill.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-14IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2018-06-13FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-06-13VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 8 (Roll no. 264). (text: CR H5127-5128)House floor actions
2018-06-13FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5136-5137)House floor actions
2018-06-13FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2018-06-13FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5891.House floor actions
2018-06-13FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5127-5129)House floor actions
2018-06-13FloorMr. Grothman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2018-05-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.House floor actions
2018-05-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Congressional oversight
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Family services
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care

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