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H.R. 5492 115th Congress House

Maternal Opioid Treatment, Health, Education, and Recovery Act of 2018

Official title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to address the use of opioids and substance use disorders with respect to pregnant women and babies, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 12, 2018 Introduced by: Brett Guthrie Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
Health Child healthCongressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco use
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 18, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3434)
Apr 12, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 12, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 18, 2018

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3434)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Maternal Opioid Treatment, Health, Education, and Recovery Act of 2018

This bill revises and expands the educational resources and services available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for opioid use with respect to pregnant women and women with infants.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 2680 Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018
  • S 2710 Protecting Moms and Infants Act
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Apr 12, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5492: Maternal Opioid Treatment, Health, Education, and Recovery Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5492/
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"H.R. 5492: Maternal Opioid Treatment, Health, Education, and Recovery Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5492/.
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H.R. 5492, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5492/.
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