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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 25, 2016Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 5046

Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 12, 2016)

Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants to state, local, and tribal governments to provide opioid abuse services, including:

  • enhancing collaboration between criminal justice and substance abuse agencies;
  • developing, implementing, or expanding programs to prevent, treat, or respond to opioid abuse;
  • training first responders to administer opioid overdose reversal drugs; and
  • investigating unlawful opioid distribution activities.

(Sec. 3) DOJ's Office of Inspector General must conduct annual audits of selected grant recipients. The bill prohibits grants to nonprofit organizations that hold money in an offshore account to avoid tax liability.

(Sec. 4) The bill also authorizes DOJ to award grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or expand programs for veterans, including:

  • veterans treatment courts;
  • peer-to-peer services;
  • treatment, rehabilitation, legal, or transitional services to incarcerated veterans; or
  • training for relevant personnel to identify and appropriately respond to incidents.

(Sec. 5) To offset the cost, the bill amends the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 to eliminate existing authority for DOJ to award grants under the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program through FY2021.

(Sec. 6) It expands specified grant purposes under the Family-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program to include prison-based family treatment programs for pregnant women.

(Sec. 7) The Government Accountability Office must study and report to Congress on how DOJ grant programs address the prevention of, treatment for, and recovery from substance use and substance use disorders among adolescents and young adults.

What just happenedMay 16, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5](R-WI)Sponsor
10 cosponsors3 D7 R
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  1. May 16, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. May 12, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 12, 2016FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 5 (Roll no. 187).

  4. May 12, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 5 (Roll no. 187).

  5. May 12, 2016FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2303-2304)

  6. May 12, 2016FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2316)

  7. May 12, 2016FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5046.

  8. May 12, 2016FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  9. May 12, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2315-2317)

  10. May 12, 2016FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5046 as unfinished business.

  11. May 12, 2016FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  12. May 12, 2016FloorH32340

    Mr. Goodlatte moved that the committee rise.

  13. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clark(MA) Part B amendment No. 11.

  14. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Israel Part B amendment No. 10.

  15. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lynch amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lynch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  16. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lynch Part B amendment No. 9.

  17. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating Part B amendment No. 8.

  18. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rothfus Part B amendment No. 7.

  19. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Guinta Part B amendment No. 6.

  20. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (MI) Part B amendment No. 5.

  21. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier Part B amendment No. 4.

  22. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene Part B amendment No. 3.

  23. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Danny Davis Part B amendment No. 2.

  24. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Donovan Part B amendment No. 1.

  25. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5046.

  26. May 12, 2016FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

  27. May 12, 2016FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 720 and Rule XVIII.

  28. May 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4641 and H.R. 5046 and makes specified amendments in order on each measure.

  29. May 12, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 720. (consideration: CR H2296-2315)

  30. May 11, 2016FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 720 passed House.

  31. May 10, 2016FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 720 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4641 and H.R. 5046 and makes specified amendments in order on each measure.

  32. May 6, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 415.

  33. May 6, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-539.

    Judiciary Committee
  34. May 6, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-539.

    Judiciary Committee
  35. Apr 27, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  36. Apr 27, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  37. Apr 27, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  38. Apr 25, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  39. Apr 25, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  40. Apr 25, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 12, 201636

Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants to state, local, and tribal governments to provide opioid abuse services, including:

  • enhancing collaboration between criminal justice and substance abuse agencies;
  • developing, implementing, or expanding programs to prevent, treat, or respond to opioid abuse;
  • training first responders to administer opioid overdose reversal drugs; and
  • investigating unlawful opioid distribution activities.

(Sec. 3) DOJ's Office of Inspector General must conduct annual audits of selected grant recipients. The bill prohibits grants to nonprofit organizations that hold money in an offshore account to avoid tax liability.

(Sec. 4) The bill also authorizes DOJ to award grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or expand programs for veterans, including:

  • veterans treatment courts;
  • peer-to-peer services;
  • treatment, rehabilitation, legal, or transitional services to incarcerated veterans; or
  • training for relevant personnel to identify and appropriately respond to incidents.

(Sec. 5) To offset the cost, the bill amends the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 to eliminate existing authority for DOJ to award grants under the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program through FY2021.

(Sec. 6) It expands specified grant purposes under the Family-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program to include prison-based family treatment programs for pregnant women.

(Sec. 7) The Government Accountability Office must study and report to Congress on how DOJ grant programs address the prevention of, treatment for, and recovery from substance use and substance use disorders among adolescents and young adults.

Reported to House without amendmentMay 6, 201679

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants to state, local, and tribal governments to provide opioid abuse services, including:

  • enhancing collaboration between criminal justice and substance abuse agencies;
  • developing, implementing, or expanding programs to prevent, treat, or respond to opioid abuse;
  • training first responders to administer opioid overdose reversal drugs; and
  • investigating unlawful opioid distribution activities.

(Sec. 3) DOJ's Office of Inspector General must conduct annual audits of selected grant recipients. The bill prohibits grants to nonprofit organizations that hold money in an offshore account to avoid tax liability.

(Sec. 4) The bill also authorizes DOJ to award grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or expand programs for veterans, including:

  • veterans treatment courts;
  • peer-to-peer services;
  • treatment, rehabilitation, legal, or transitional services to incarcerated veterans; or
  • training for relevant personnel to identify and appropriately respond to incidents.

(Sec. 5) The bill amends the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 to require reauthorization after FY2021 of the financial assistance authority under the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance program.

Introduced in HouseApr 25, 2016

Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016

This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants to state, local, and tribal governments to provide opioid abuse services, including:

  • enhancing collaboration between criminal justice and substance abuse agencies;
  • developing, implementing, or expanding programs to prevent, treat, or respond to opioid abuse;
  • training first responders to administer opioid overdose reversal drugs; and
  • investigating unlawful opioid distribution activities.

The bill also authorizes DOJ to award grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or expand programs for veterans, including:

  • veterans treatment courts;
  • peer-to-peer services;
  • treatment, rehabilitation, legal, or transitional services to incarcerated veterans; or
  • training for relevant personnel to identify and appropriately respond to incidents.

DOJ's Office of Inspector General must conduct annual audits of selected grant recipients. The bill prohibits grants to nonprofit organizations that hold money in an offshore account to avoid tax liability.

The bill amends the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 to require reauthorization after FY2021 of the financial assistance authority under the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance program.

Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016 — Informed