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Senate BillS 454Medical researchResearch administration and funding

Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Gambling addiction is a growing public health concern, especially with the expansion of legal sports betting and online gambling. Many states currently lack sufficient dedicated resources to address this issue, leading to gaps in treatment and prevention services. This bill matters because it would create a dedicated, consistent federal funding stream for states and researchers to tackle gambling addiction, similar to how federal funds are allocated for substance abuse.

If this bill becomes law, it would significantly increase the availability of support services for those struggling with gambling problems and improve our collective understanding of the addiction through new research. If it doesn't pass, the current patchwork of state-level resources, often limited and inconsistent, would likely continue, potentially leaving many individuals without adequate help as gambling opportunities continue to grow.

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Authorizes formula grants to States to address gambling addiction, using an existing allocation method based on substance abuse block grants.

Provides a consistent, pre-defined method for states to receive federal funds to develop and expand services for gambling addiction.

PROVISION 02

Authorizes grants for the National Institute on Drug Abuse to support research specifically on gambling addiction.

Encourages and funds scientific inquiry into understanding, preventing, and treating gambling addiction.

PROVISION 03

Dedicates a portion (50%) of federal taxes collected on wagers to fund these state programs and research grants.

Establishes a direct link between federal gambling revenue and resources to address the related public health issue.

PROVISION 04

Requires a report to Congress within three years on the effectiveness of the programs and activities funded by the bill.

Ensures accountability and provides data for future policy decisions regarding federal efforts to combat gambling addiction.

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 454

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedFeb 6, 2025

Last actionFeb 6, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025

Senate BillS 454Medical researchResearch administration and funding

Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act

INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025

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Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Authorizes formula grants to States to address gambling addiction, using an existing allocation method based on substance abuse block grants.

Provides a consistent, pre-defined method for states to receive federal funds to develop and expand services for gambling addiction.

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Authorizes grants for the National Institute on Drug Abuse to support research specifically on gambling addiction.

Encourages and funds scientific inquiry into understanding, preventing, and treating gambling addiction.

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Dedicates a portion (50%) of federal taxes collected on wagers to fund these state programs and research grants.

Establishes a direct link between federal gambling revenue and resources to address the related public health issue.

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Requires a report to Congress within three years on the effectiveness of the programs and activities funded by the bill.

Ensures accountability and provides data for future policy decisions regarding federal efforts to combat gambling addiction.

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Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act

Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of programs and activities.

FUNDING & AUTHORIZATIONS

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AMOUNT	PROGRAM	TYPE	YEARS
37.5 percent of the amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury as being equal to the amount of taxes received under section 4401(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 during the preceding fiscal year	State grants to address gambling addiction (subsection (a))	discretionary	2025 through 2034
12.5 percent of such amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury (from section 4401(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 during the preceding fiscal year)	Research grants on gambling addiction (subsection (b))	discretionary	2025 through 2034

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Formula grants: Federal money given to states or other recipients based on specific criteria or formulas rather than through a competitive application process.
Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use: A senior official within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services who oversees the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): A U.S. government research institute that supports and conducts scientific research on drug use and addiction, including related behavioral issues.
Authorization of Appropriations: A legislative act that permits money to be spent on a specific program or purpose, but does not actually provide the funds. Separate appropriations acts are needed to allocate the actual money.
Fiscal Year: A 12-month period that a government or business uses for budgeting and accounting. For the U.S. federal government, it runs from October 1 to September 30.

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