H.R. 3341 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3341 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2019Mr. Higgins of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Opioid Treatment Providers Act. 2. Eligibility of opioid treatment programs for health professions opportunity grants Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A)) is amended by striking or a community-based organization and inserting , a community-based organization, or an opioid treatment program (as defined in section 1861(iii)(2)). 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2019.