POINTS Act of 2026
Rep. Houchin Leads Bipartisan POINTS Act to Fund Gambling Addiction Treatment
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Veterans are specifically named as a priority group for these grants because they are disproportionately affected by gambling addiction. States and Tribal organizations serving veterans would receive priority consideration when applying for funding, potentially expanding treatment options in areas where veterans live.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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POINTS Act of 2026
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