To authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, acting through the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, to award grants to States to expand access to clinically appropriate services for opioid abuse, dependence, or addiction.
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Latest Action · July 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The Expanding Opportunities for Recovery Act of 2026 authorizes federal grants to states to expand access to opioid addiction treatment services, particularly medication-assisted treatment and other evidence-based approaches. The grants are intended to serve uninsured individuals or those whose insurance does not adequately cover addiction treatment or places barriers like time limits on care. States receiving grants must ensure services are provided based on medical necessity and clinician recommendations, though federal funding is capped at 60 consecutive days of treatment per individual. The legislation requires states to track and report on treatment outcomes including reductions in substance use, retention in care, and connections to ongoing support services, with 5 percent of appropriated funds dedicated to evaluation and technical assistance. The bill was introduced in July 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but does not specify the total funding amount or implementation timeline.
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