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Amendments · HAMDT 26
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 26
An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 119-130 to require HHS to convene a public meeting to improve awareness of, access to, and information related to funding opportunities related to mental health and SUD programs of SAMHSA grant programs.
· LAST ACTION JUN 4
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
JUN 4
“On agreeing to the Wittman amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.”
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AMENDS
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment requires the Department of Health and Human Services to hold a public meeting to help organizations better understand how to find and apply for federal mental health and addiction grants. The goal is to make sure local communities are aware of the funding available to help people struggling with substance use and mental health issues.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Public Meeting Requirement
It forces the federal government to communicate directly with the public about how to access taxpayer-funded grants.
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Improved Grant Access
Smaller organizations without dedicated grant-writing teams will have a better chance of securing funding for local programs.
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Focus on SAMHSA Programs
SAMHSA is the primary agency for federal addiction and mental health support, making its funding critical for the opioid crisis response.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Virginia
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJUN 4
On agreeing to the Wittman amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
JUN 4
Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Wittman. (consideration: CR H2455-2456; text: CR H2455)
JUN 4
House Amendment Offered
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 26
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusADOPTED
SubmittedJun 4, 2025
Last actionJun 4, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 26
An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 119-130 to require HHS to convene a public meeting to improve awareness of, access to, and information related to funding opportunities related to mental health and SUD programs of SAMHSA grant programs.
· SUBMITTED JUN 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 4, 2025
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ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
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