Turn the Tide Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The Turn the Tide Act (H.R. 9759) would provide funding for various programs and activities established under the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. These include grants to improve access to substance use disorder treatment, support drug disposal programs, fund first responder training, and bolster public health laboratories. The bill also authorizes appropriations for initiatives focused on residential treatment for pregnant and postpartum women, mental health education, and coordination of care for overdose patients.
This legislation would affect individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment, first responders, public health entities, and communities affected by the opioid crisis. Specifically, it aims to enhance access to services and support recovery efforts. The bill also seeks to eliminate insurance barriers for medication-assisted treatment and limit cost-sharing for opioid overdose reversal medications.
H.R. 9759 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 16, 2026, by Representative Chris Pappas. It has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. As a newly introduced bill, it would need to pass through committee reviews, floor votes in both the House and Senate, and ultimately be signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
16 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9759 do?
- The Turn the Tide Act (H.R. 9759) would provide funding for various programs and activities established under the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. These include grants to improve access to substance use disorder treatment, support drug disposal programs, fund first responder training, and bolster public health laboratories. The bill also authorizes appropriations for initiatives focused on residential treatment for pregnant and postpartum women, mental health education, and coordination of care for overdose patients. This legislation would affect individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment, first responders, public health entities, and communities affected by the opioid crisis. Specifically, it aims to enhance access to services and support recovery efforts. The bill also seeks to eliminate insurance barriers for medication-assisted treatment and limit cost-sharing for opioid overdose reversal medications. H.R. 9759 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 16, 2026, by Representative Chris Pappas. It has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. As a newly introduced bill, it would need to pass through committee reviews, floor votes in both the House and Senate, and ultimately be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 9759 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9759. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9759?
- H.R. 9759 was sponsored by Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9759?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (16 Jul 2026).
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