S-2137 : Still Just a Bill

This bill amends the Rural Development Act of 1972, with respect to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program, to require USDA to give priority to applicants that will use the grants for substance use disorder education, prevention, or treatment.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-11-16IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Senate
2017-11-16IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Joe Donnelly [D] (IN)
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Policy Area :

Agriculture and Food
See Subjects
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Rural conditions and development

Related Bills

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