Bills · HR 2483
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2483First responders and emergency personnelEmergency communications systems
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 31· LAST ACTION DEC 1
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STEP 8 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the ongoing opioid crisis and broader substance use challenges that affect communities nationwide. If passed, it ensures continued federal support for vital programs that help prevent drug addiction, provide necessary treatment, and offer pathways to long-term recovery, which could save lives and improve public health.
Without this reauthorization, many current programs designed to combat the opioid crisis and other substance use disorders could lose funding or expire, potentially reducing access to critical services like overdose prevention, mental health support, and addiction treatment. This bill's updates, such as expanding prevention efforts beyond just opioids and incorporating new detection methods, mean a more comprehensive and adaptive national strategy to a persistent public health issue.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes and updates programs for preventing overdoses of controlled substances, expanding the focus from just opioids to all substances causing overdoses and allowing for innovative detection methods like wastewater surveillance.
This provision ensures that federal efforts can adapt to changing drug trends and use modern tools to identify and respond to drug misuse more effectively.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a comprehensive national program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), including education, prevention, identification, intervention, and service delivery.
This creates dedicated federal support to address and mitigate the impact of FASD on individuals and families, promoting better health outcomes.
PROVISION 03
Reauthorizes and increases funding for residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders and improves access to addiction medicine providers.
This helps ensure that vulnerable populations receive specialized and accessible treatment, which can lead to healthier mothers and children.
PROVISION 04
Establishes a loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce and provides mental and behavioral health education and training grants.
This provision aims to address the shortage of qualified professionals in the addiction treatment field, improving access to care across the country.
PROVISION 05
Requires training for prescribers of controlled substances and provides guidance on at-home drug disposal systems.
These measures help prevent addiction by ensuring responsible prescribing practices and safe disposal of unused medications, reducing the availability of diverted drugs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Kentucky
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
11
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
40 EVENTSDEC 1
Signed by President.
DEC 1
Became Public Law No: 119-44
DEC 1
Became Public Law No: 119-44.
NOV 25
Presented to President.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2483
Congress119th
StatusBecame Law
IntroducedMar 31, 2025
Last actionDec 1, 2025
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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025
House BillHR 2483First responders and emergency personnelEmergency communications systems
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 1, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
BECAME LAW
READING
43 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
