Rural Opioid Treatment: Program Funding and Expansion
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This bill has strong bipartisan support from senators in states hit hard by the opioid crisis and funds a popular existing program.
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Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations are explicitly listed as eligible entities that can apply for grants or cooperative agreements to fund substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services. This gives tribal communities, which often face high rates of opioid-related harm and limited healthcare infrastructure, a direct path to federal funding.
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U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Peter Welch introduced the RCORP Authorization Act to establish and expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services in rural areas. The bill aims to ensure the program's long-term future and provide grants to rural organizations for addiction care.
Senators Peter Welch and Shelley Moore Capito introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to maintain the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP). The act would formally authorize the program to ensure predictability and stability for rural substance use disorder services.
The RCORP Authorization Act (S. 5207) would formally authorize the federal Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. If enacted, it would provide grants to rural organizations and authorize annual funding starting in fiscal year 2027 to sustain and expand addiction recovery networks.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
RCORP Authorization Act
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