S. 1453 — Introduced in Senate

II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1453 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2017 Mr. Donnelly (for himself and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate certain substance use disorder treatment facilities as eligible for National Health Service Corps service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening the Addiction Treatment Workforce Act. 2. Substance use disorder treatment facilities Section 332(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e(a)(2)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (E) a substance use disorder treatment facility that— (i) provides treatment for substance use disorders through, at a minimum, outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment using drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration, other evidence-based ambulatory services, or residential treatment services; (ii) provides other evidence-based opioid addiction treatment and recovery services; (iii) is primarily engaged in serving individuals living with, or in recovery from, substance use disorders; and (iv) has any license, certification, or accreditation required by the State. .