H.R. 2483 – SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025

Standalone amendments receive up to 10 minutes of debate

Bresnahan (R-PA) – Amendment No. 1 – Requires all HHS regulations or guidance documentation to use language that is inclusive of all opioid overdose reversal drugs that have been approved by FDA, instead of referring to brand names – ADOPTED BY VOICE

Kiggans (R-VA) – Amendment No. 2 – Requires the Office of the National Coordinator to convene a public roundtable to examine how the expanded use of electronic health records among mental health and substance use service providers can improve outcomes for patients in mental health and substance use disorder settings and how best to increase Electronic Health Record adoption among such providers – ADOPTED BY VOICE

Pettersen (D-CO) – Amendment No. 3 – Codifies Biden-era guidance to ensure that budget neutrality requirements for Section 1115 Waivers take into account downstream savings – VOTE REQUESTED

Wittman (R-VA) – Amendment No. 4 – Requires HHS to convene a public meeting to improve awareness of, access to, and information related to funding opportunities related to mental health and SUD programs of SAMHSA grant programs – ADOPTED BY VOICE