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Funding Gambling Addiction Treatment: New State Grants and Research.

This Act establishes a new federal program dedicating funds derived from wagering taxes to combat gambling addiction. Citizens will benefit from improved access to state-level treatment and prevention programs, as states receive formula grants specifically for this purpose. A portion of the funds is also allocated to support scientific research into this addiction to improve treatment methods.
Key points
States will receive federal formula grants to establish and expand programs for the treatment and prevention of gambling addiction.
Funding is authorized for fiscal years 2023 through 2032 and is derived from a percentage of federal taxes collected on wagering.
A portion of the authorized funds is dedicated to supporting research on gambling addiction through the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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Print number: 118_S_3579
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2024-01-11