Opioid Abuse Crisis Act of 2016

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Opioid Abuse Crisis Act of 2016 This bill appropriates funding for activities in this bill. This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide support for activities related to opioid abuse, including treatment services. (Opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as heroin and certain pain medications.) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act, including to permit a pharmacist to partially fill a prescription for certain drugs. This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration to refer new drug applications for opioids without abuse deterrent properties to an advisory committee. This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to permit the Department of Justice (DOJ) to support opioid abuse services and programs for veterans. Opioid Program Evaluation Act or the OPEN Act DOJ and HHS must have a nonfederal entity evaluate the grants established by this bill. Promoting Responsible Opioid Management and Incorporating Scientific Expertise Act or the Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the D…