118th Congress Health
H.R. 6956: Opioid Settlement Accountability Act
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- Introduced (completed)
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Summary
This bill establishes certain requirements with respect to the disposition of funds received by states from litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Specifically, the bill requires states to use such funds to address opioid use, such as through (1) opioid prevention and treatment services, (2) health care practitioner training, (3) first responder equipment, and (4) social support services.
Additionally, the bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from considering such funds that are recovered or paid to a state on or after December 31, 2025, as an overpayment that reduces the state's payment, or that is subject to recoupment, under Medicaid.
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The bill applies retroactively.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Ashley Hinson R-IAOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Marcy Kaptur SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Marcy Kaptur.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.