Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 28, 2016Health
H.R. 5095
Prescriber Support Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 28, 2016)
Prescriber Support Act of 2016
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for systems that help prescribers: (1) treat and manage patient pain; and (2) prevent, identify, and respond to patient substance misuse and substance abuse disorders. In awarding grants, HHS must give priority to states with the greatest need.
What just happenedApr 29, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5](D-MA)Sponsor
8 cosponsors7 D1 R
8cosponsors1committees4actions9subjects
- Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2016
- Apr 29, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Apr 28, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House