Expanding Opportunities for Recovery Act of 2026
To authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, acting through the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, to award grants to States to expand access to clinically appropriate services for opioid abuse, dependence, or addiction.
This bill proposes to allow the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to give grants to states. The aim is to help states expand access to services for people struggling with opioid abuse, dependence, or addiction. These services would be clinically appropriate, meaning they are based on best practices and evidence.
The people who would be affected are those in states that receive these grants and use them to offer more services to those dealing with opioid issues. This could include more treatment programs, support groups, and other types of care that can help people recover and stay healthy.
Currently, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The most recent action was on July 14, 2026, when it was introduced in the House and referred to the committee. This means the bill is now under review by the committee, which will decide the next steps in the legislative process.
