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Bill117th CongressFiled May 4, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 2985

Rural Area Opioid Prevention Pilot Program Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 4, 2021)

Rural Area Opioid Prevention Pilot Program Act

This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program administered by the Department of Justice.

Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for pilot programs for rural areas to implement community response programs that focus on alternatives to incarceration and reducing opioid overdose deaths.

The bill also requires at least 10% of grants under the program to be awarded to rural areas.

What just happenedNov 9, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17](D-PA)Sponsor
12 cosponsors8 D4 R
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  1. Nov 9, 2021Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. May 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. May 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. May 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Rural Area Opioid Prevention Pilot Program Act — Informed