BIPARTISAN BILL TO ADDRESS ADDICTION EPIDEMIC PASSES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

POTTSVILLE, Pa. – Tonight, U.S. Congressmen Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) and David Trone (D-Md.) applauded the House passage of their bipartisan bill, H.R. 5572, the Family Support Services for Addiction Act. The legislation would create a $25 million grant program over five years to help national and local nonprofit organizations provide services for families impacted by addiction.

"Addiction is an epidemic that affects each of our communities," said Congressman Meuser. "The Family Support Services for Addiction Act would deliver important federal aid to community organizations that help families navigate insurance coverage, explore treatment options and understand how best to assist their loved one on the road to recovery. I want to thank Congressman Trone for his exceptional work on this legislation and look forward to the day when it is signed into law."

"Families often shoulder the burden of making insurance claims, identifying treatment options, and exploring how they can best help their loved ones recover. It's about time that we recognize the crucial role they play in the recovery journey," said Congressman David Trone. "I am thrilled to see this legislation pass on the House floor, and I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to get this bill to the President's desk."

About H.R. 5572, the Family Support Services for Addiction Act

Organizations around the country help millions of family members affected by substance use disorder every day. These groups offer services to families that are often not provided by treatment facilities nor covered by insurance. However, most of these organizations receive little to no government support. The Family Support Services for Addiction Act will help close that gap. Administered through the Department of Health and Human Services, the Family Support Services for Addiction Act would provide national and local community programs that offer family support services $25 million in grants over five years. Family support services include caregiver peer support, education and training, systems navigation for families trying to access treatment and other resources, counseling services, support groups for those in crisis and for those who have lost loved ones, and skill-building.