H.R. 5294

Referred to Committee

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018

Introduced 3/15/2018•115th Congress•House

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

6/14/2018 • Senate

Summary

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018

This bill allows the Appalachian Regional Commission to support projects and activities addressing drug abuse, including opioid abuse.

Such projects and activities may include those that:

facilitate the sharing of best practices among states, counties, and other experts in the region with respect to reducing drug abuse;
initiate or expand programs designed to eliminate or reduce the harm to the workforce and economic growth of the region that results from drug abuse;
attract and retain relevant health care services, businesses, and workers; and
develop relevant infrastructure, including broadband infrastructure that supports the use of telemedicine.

Introduced in House • 3/15/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance

Appalachian Regional CommissionDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEconomic developmentHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentWorker safety and health