The Opioid Crisis Workforce Act amends federal workforce development law to provide targeted support for communities struggling with opioid addiction and substance use disorders. The bill requires the Department of Labor to share research and best practices with states and local areas on how to address the workforce impacts of high opioid addiction rates, with annual updates on the latest evidence and available funding opportunities. It creates a new category of national dislocated worker grants specifically for opioid-affected areas, allowing funding to support employment and training programs in addiction treatment, mental health services, and pain management fields. The legislation makes individuals unemployed due to opioid addiction, those seeking jobs in addiction treatment professions, and long-term unemployed workers in affected areas eligible for these federal employment assistance grants. The bill does not specify total funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond requiring annual updates to technical assistance information.
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