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“Amendment SA 3416 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.”
This amendment designates specific funding within a large government spending bill to be used for preventing and treating opioid addiction. It ensures that money is set aside to address the opioid crisis as part of the broader federal budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
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“Amendment SA 3416 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.”
This amendment designates specific funding within a large government spending bill to be used for preventing and treating opioid addiction. It ensures that money is set aside to address the opioid crisis as part of the broader federal budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
By explicitly dedicating funds to opioid programs, the amendment prioritizes the national drug crisis within a bill that primarily focuses on military construction and agriculture.
Individuals struggling with opioid addiction, healthcare providers, and community organizations focused on drug prevention and treatment are most directly affected.