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S2796: Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act (117th Congress)
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S2796: Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act

117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

This page covers S2796 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S2796 in another Congress is a different bill.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2022-12-06: Passed
Latest action 2022-12-20: Became Public Law No: 117-250.
Policy area Crime and Law Enforcement
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act This act expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program administered by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the act allows grants to be used for pilot programs for rural areas to implement community response programs that focus on reducing opioid overdose deaths, which may include presenting alternatives to incarceration.

Subjects: Drug trafficking and controlled substances, Drug, alcohol, tobacco use, Health care coverage and access, Health information and medical records, Health programs administration and funding, Health promotion and preventive care, Law enforcement administration and funding, Rural conditions and development


Roll-call votes on S2796 (117th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2022-12-06 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 287 5 7 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is S2796 in the 117th Congress?

S2796 (Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA].

What is the latest action on S2796?

On 2022-12-20: Became Public Law No: 117-250.

How many roll-call votes were held on S2796?

1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-12-06, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.