S. 2137
Referred to CommitteeA bill to amend the Rural Development Act of 1972 to improve access to grants for evidence-based substance use disorder treatment services in rural areas, and for other purposes.
Introduced 11/16/2017•115th Congress•Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
11/16/2017 • Senate
Summary
This bill amends the Rural Development Act of 1972, with respect to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program, to require USDA to give priority to applicants that will use the grants for substance use disorder education, prevention, or treatment.
Introduced in Senate • 11/16/2017
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Policy Area: Agriculture and Food
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth promotion and preventive careRural conditions and development
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Originated in the Senate
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November 16, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Introduced in Senate11/16/2017