Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 2695
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-04-07: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-25T15:23:33Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2025 aims to extend and increase federal funding for grants that help build supportive communities focused on recovery from substance use disorders, such as addiction to drugs or alcohol. These grants support local initiatives that foster environments promoting long-term recovery.
Key Provisions
- Reauthorization of Grants: Amends Section 547 of the Public Health Service Act to continue funding for grants under the "Building Communities of Recovery" program.
- Funding Levels: Allocates $17,000,000 annually for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
- Legislative Process: Introduced in the House of Representatives on April 7, 2025, by Representatives Pettersen and Nunn, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Increased Funding: Raises the annual grant amount from $5,000,000 (previously authorized for fiscal years 2019 through 2023) to $17,000,000.
- Extended Timeline: Shifts and extends the authorization period from 2019–2023 to 2026–2030, providing five more years of dedicated funding without altering the program's core structure or eligibility rules.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which administers the Public Health Service Act, will have a larger budget to distribute grants, potentially streamlining support for recovery programs but requiring updated fiscal planning.
- On Citizens: Enhances access to community-based recovery resources, such as peer support networks and sober living environments, which could improve outcomes for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders, particularly in underserved areas.
- On International Relations: No direct impact, as the bill focuses on domestic public health initiatives.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Community Organizations and Nonprofits: Primary recipients of grants, enabling them to expand recovery support services.
- Individuals in Recovery: Benefit from stronger local networks that promote sustained sobriety and reintegration into society.
- State and Local Governments: Gain additional federal resources to address substance use challenges, reducing strain on public health systems.
- Federal Health Agencies: Including HHS's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), responsible for grant oversight and distribution.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: A straightforward amendment to an existing federal law (Public Health Service Act), with no new regulatory burdens or challenges to enforce; it maintains congressional authority over appropriations under Article I of the U.S. Constitution.
- Constitutional: Aligns with the federal government's spending power for public welfare, without raising federalism concerns as grants are voluntary and community-focused.
- Political: Signals bipartisan support (introduced by representatives from different parties) for addressing the ongoing substance use crisis, potentially influencing future health policy debates by prioritizing recovery over treatment alone; however, actual implementation depends on congressional approval and presidential signature.
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Sponsor
Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2025-04-07: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-04-07: Introduced in House
- 2025-04-07: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2025 — issued 2025-04-07 — PDF (2 pages)