STRONGER Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5543, introduced by Senator John Cornyn, proposes to amend a specific section of existing law, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The stated purpose of the bill is to reauthorize a program that provides residential substance use disorder treatment.
The bill would directly impact individuals seeking or participating in residential substance use disorder treatment programs funded or regulated under the mentioned act. The specific details of how the program would be reauthorized, including any changes to its funding, scope, or eligibility requirements, are not yet publicly available.
As of its introduction on September 24, 2026, S. 5543 is in the initial stage of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate and will now proceed through committee reviews and potential votes. The full text of the bill, which would outline its specific provisions, has not yet been published.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5543 do?
- This bill, S. 5543, introduced by Senator John Cornyn, proposes to amend a specific section of existing law, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The stated purpose of the bill is to reauthorize a program that provides residential substance use disorder treatment. The bill would directly impact individuals seeking or participating in residential substance use disorder treatment programs funded or regulated under the mentioned act. The specific details of how the program would be reauthorized, including any changes to its funding, scope, or eligibility requirements, are not yet publicly available. As of its introduction on September 24, 2026, S. 5543 is in the initial stage of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate and will now proceed through committee reviews and potential votes. The full text of the bill, which would outline its specific provisions, has not yet been published.
- Has S. 5543 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5543. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5543?
- S. 5543 was sponsored by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5543?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (24 Sep 2026).
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