H.R. 2483 · Signed into law · Health

SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025

What it does

Reauthorizes for fiscal years 2026-2030 HHS grant programs addressing substance use disorders in pregnant and postpartum women, youth, housing for individuals in recovery, community recovery organizations, loan repayment
Expands first responder resources program to include purchase of drugs or devices to treat non-opioid overdoses.
Expands employment services for individuals in recovery to include related transportation services.
Establishes new requirements for HHS related to mental and behavioral health education and training for medical and allied health students.

Official summary

SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes and revises Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs that address substance use disorders, overdoses, and mental health. For example, the bill reauthorizes for FY2026-FY2030 grant and other programs relating to • addressing substance use disorders with respect to pregnant and postpartum women, • prevention and recovery from substance use disorders for youth, • housing for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, • community organizations facilitating recovery from substance use disorders, • loan repayment for certain health care providers treating substance use disorders, • prevention of overdoses of controlled substances, • treatment of children experiencing psychological trauma, and • mental and behavioral health education and training for medical and allied health students. Also, the bill revises several programs, including by (1) expanding a program that supports resources for first responders to include the purchase of drugs or devices to treat non-opioid overdoses, (2) expanding a program that supports employment services for individuals in recovery so as to…

Latest action

Dec 1, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-44.

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions