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Opioid Settlement Funds: Supporting Treatment and Prevention Efforts

This act ensures that money recovered from pharmaceutical companies in opioid lawsuits will be used to combat addiction. This means more funding for treatment, education, and prevention, directly impacting the availability of help for individuals affected by opioid issues in your community.
Key points
Opioid settlement funds will not be considered overpayments under Medicaid, allowing states to retain these funds.
These funds must be used for addiction treatment, education, prevention, healthcare practitioner training, and law enforcement support.
The act is retroactively effective to January 1, 2019, ensuring continuous funding for anti-opioid initiatives.
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Print number: 118_HR_6956
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Process start date: 2024-01-11
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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 118_HR_6956.

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 2024-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Opioid settlement funds will not be considered overpayments under Medicaid, allowing states to retain these funds.
  • These funds must be used for addiction treatment, education, prevention, healthcare practitioner training, and law enforcement support.
  • The act is retroactively effective to January 1, 2019, ensuring continuous funding for anti-opioid initiatives.
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. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9].

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 2025-12-25.

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