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House vote: H.R. 2379 // October 20, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass

State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021

Sponsor: David Trone (D-MD)

State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and otherwise changes the State Opioid Response Grant program. This program, which is managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, provides funding for states, territories, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations to address the opioid crisis. Specific changes to the program include (1) expanding its scope to also address stimulant use and misuse, (2) establishing a funding methodology and minimum funding allocations, and (3) allowing the use of grant funds for recovery support services.

Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

380 votes, representing 224,062,042 people86.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

46 votes, representing 28,484,059 people11.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon38086.9%
NayLost4611.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.1%