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Repeal of Opioid Use Disorder Medication Rules

This bill aims to nullify most of the new regulations concerning medications for opioid use disorder, previously introduced by the Department of Health and Human Services. While rules related to the accreditation of opioid treatment programs will remain, other aspects of the medication regulations will be revoked. This could impact how citizens access and receive treatment for opioid addiction.
Key points
Most new rules for opioid use disorder medications will be nullified.
Accreditation rules for opioid treatment programs will remain in effect.
Potential changes in access to opioid addiction treatment for citizens.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5629
Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Process start date: 2025-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide that the final rule of the Department of Health and Human Services titled "Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder", except for the portion of the final rule relating to accreditation of opioid treatment programs, shall have no force or effect.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5629.

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 2025-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Most new rules for opioid use disorder medications will be nullified.
  • Accreditation rules for opioid treatment programs will remain in effect.
  • Potential changes in access to opioid addiction treatment for citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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