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Opioid Settlement Funds: Supporting Treatment and Prevention Efforts

This act ensures that money recovered from pharmaceutical companies in opioid settlements will not be treated as overpayments by the federal government. This allows states to fully use these funds to combat opioid addiction, directly impacting the availability of treatment, education, and prevention activities for citizens.
Key points
Funds from opioid settlements with pharmaceutical companies will be fully dedicated to combating addiction, without federal government deductions.
These funds must be used for addiction treatment, education, prevention, healthcare practitioner training, and supporting law enforcement actions.
The act is retroactively effective from January 1, 2019, meaning earlier settlements are also subject to these rules.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2448
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Opioid Settlement Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2448.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funds from opioid settlements with pharmaceutical companies will be fully dedicated to combating addiction, without federal government deductions.
  • These funds must be used for addiction treatment, education, prevention, healthcare practitioner training, and supporting law enforcement actions.
  • The act is retroactively effective from January 1, 2019, meaning earlier settlements are also subject to these rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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