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Rural Opioid Crisis: Prevention and Treatment Funding Boost

This act aims to increase access to opioid overdose prevention and addiction treatment programs in rural areas. Citizens living in these regions can expect improved access to medical assistance and support, which is intended to reduce overdose deaths and offer alternatives to incarceration for addicted individuals.
Key points
Pilot programs in rural areas will receive funding to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on treatment over incarceration.
At least 10% of the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program funds will be allocated to rural areas.
Local governments and health agencies will collaborate to identify service gaps and implement treatment protocols.
Rural areas sharing prescription data may receive additional funding.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2985
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Process start date: 2021-05-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Area Opioid Prevention Pilot Program Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2985.

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 2021-05-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Pilot programs in rural areas will receive funding to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on treatment over incarceration.
  • At least 10% of the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program funds will be allocated to rural areas.
  • Local governments and health agencies will collaborate to identify service gaps and implement treatment protocols.
  • Rural areas sharing prescription data may receive additional funding.
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. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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