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H.R. 2536 (114th)

TREAT Act

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Introduced

21 May 2015

Last action

16 June 2015 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Sponsors

Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-22], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Guinta, Frank C. [R-NH-1], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Recovery Enhancement for Addiction Treatment Act or the TREAT Act Amends the Controlled Substances Act to increase the number of patients that a qualifying practitioner dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment is initially allowed to treat from 30 to 100 patients per year. Allows a qualifying physician, after one year, to request approval to treat an unlimited number of patients under specified conditions, including that he or she: (1) agrees to fully participate in the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program of the state in which the practitioner is licensed, (2) practices in a qualified practice setting, and (3) has completed at least 24 hours of training regarding treatment and management of opiate-dependent patients for substance use disorders provided by specified organizations. Revises the definition of a "qualifying practitioner" to include: (1) a physician who holds a board certification from the American Board of Addiction Medicine; and (2) a nurse practitioner or physicians assistant who is licensed under state law to prescribe schedule III, IV, or V medications for pain, who has specified training or experience that demonstrates specialization in the ability to treat opiate-dependent patients, who practices under the supervision of, or prescribes opioid addiction therapy in collaboration with, a licensed physician who holds an active waiver to prescribe schedule III, IV, or V narcotic medications for opioid addiction therapy, and who practices in a qualified practice setting. Directs the Comptroller General to initiate an evaluation of the effectiveness of this Act, including an evaluation of: (1) changes in the availability and use of medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, (2) the quality of medication-assisted treatment programs, (3) diversion of opioid addiction treatment medication, and (4) changes in state or local policies and legislation relating to opioid addiction treatment.

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Timeline

  1. 21 May 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 May 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 May 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 May 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 May 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 June 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

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