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HR 5294 — Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Summary

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018 This bill allows the Appalachian Regional Commission to support projects and activities addressing drug abuse, including opioid abuse. Such projects and activities may include those that: facilitate the sharing of best practices among states, counties, and other experts in the region with respect to reducing drug abuse; initiate or expand programs designed to eliminate or reduce the harm to the workforce and economic growth of the region that results from drug abuse; attract and retain relevant health care services, businesses, and workers; and develop relevant infrastructure, including broadband infrastructure that supports the use of telemedicine.

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The text indicates that a new line was added stating that the bill was referred to the Senate and specifically to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Additionally, a line indicating the bill was engaged in the House has been removed. This change matters because it clarifies the current status of the bill as it moves through the legislative process, indicating where it is now under consideration.

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5294 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
5294 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
5294 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to address the impact of drug abuse on economic development in Appalachia, and for other purposes.
5294 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 14, 2018 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to address the impact of drug abuse on economic development in Appalachia, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
KAREN L.
115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
HAAS, Clerk.
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5294 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to address the impact of drug abuse on economic development in Appalachia, and for other purposes.
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This bill establishes a Drug Abuse Mitigation Initiative under the Appalachian Regional Commission to support various projects aimed at addressing drug abuse in Appalachia.

  • 40 U.S.C. 14510

    Sec. 14510. Drug abuse mitigation initiative (a) In General.--The Appalachian Regional Commission may provide technical assistance to, make grants to, enter into contracts with, or otherwise provide amounts to individuals or entities in the Appalachian region for projects and activities to address drug abuse, including opioid abuse, in the region, including projects and activities-- (1) to facilitate the sharing of best practices among States, counties, and other experts in the region with respect to reducing such abuse; (2) to initiate or expand programs designed to eliminate or reduce the harm to the workforce and economic growth of the region that results from such abuse; (3) to attract and retain relevant health care services, businesses, and workers; and (4) to develop relevant infrastructure, including broadband infrastructure that supports the use of telemedicine. (b) Limitation on Available Amounts.--Of the cost of any activity eligible for a grant under this section-- (1) not more than 50 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section; and (2) notwithstanding paragraph (1)-- (A) in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526, not more than 80 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section; and (B) in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which an at-risk designation is in effect under section 14526, not more than 70 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section. (c) Sources of Assistance.--Subject to subsection (b), a grant provided under this section may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section in combination with amounts made available-- (1) under any other Federal program (subject to the availability of subsequent appropriations); or (2) from any other source. (d) Federal Share.--Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the Federal share under any other Federal program, amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that Federal share, as the Appalachian Regional Commission determines to be appropriate.

    This adds a new section to title 40 that allows for grants and assistance to address drug abuse in Appalachia.

  • 40 U.S.C. 145

    14510. Drug abuse mitigation initiative.

    This adds a new item in the analysis for chapter 145 to reflect the new Drug Abuse Mitigation Initiative.

Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

  2. Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5294.

  5. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5115-5116)

  6. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5115-5116)

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-749.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-749.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.

  11. Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  14. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

  15. Introduced in House

  16. Introduced in House

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5294 do?
Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018 This bill allows the Appalachian Regional Commission to support projects and activities addressing drug abuse, including opioid abuse. Such projects and activities may include those that: facilitate the sharing of best practices among states, counties, and other experts in the region with respect to reducing drug abuse; initiate or expand programs designed to eliminate or reduce the harm to the workforce and economic growth of the region that results from drug abuse; attract and retain relevant health care services, businesses, and workers; and develop relevant infrastructure, including broadband infrastructure that supports the use of telemedicine.
Who sponsors HR 5294?
HR 5294 is sponsored by Barletta, Lou (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5294?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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