H.R. 6 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
H.R. 6 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jun 13, 2018, sponsored by Greg Walden with 16 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 13, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-271
What it does
Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act TITLE I--MEDICAID PROVISIONS TO ADDRESS THE OPIOID CRISIS (Sec. 1001) The bill prohibits termination of Medicaid eligibility for juveniles who are inmates of public institutions. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Greg Walden (R-OR). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 13, 2018
- Passed the HouseJun 22, 2018
- Passed the SenateSep 17, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentOct 16, 2018
- Became lawOct 24, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-271. (Oct 24, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On the Motion
Senate · Oct 3, 2018 · Motion Agreed to98–1 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Sep 17, 2018 · Bill Passed99–1 - On Passage
House · Jun 22, 2018 · Passed396–14 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jun 22, 2018 · Failed185–226
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities ActHouse · Jun 22, 2018
- Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities ActHouse · Jun 22, 2018
- A bill to provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes.Senate · Sep 17, 2018
- A bill to provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes.Senate · Oct 3, 2018
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Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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