S 3184 · 94th Congress · Health

Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1976

Introduced 1976-03-19· Sponsored by Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Latest: Public law 94-371.(1976-07-26)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1976-06-29
Yea 386Nay 6
PassedHouse · 1976-06-29
Yea 386Nay 6

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act Amendments - Amends the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 to declare it the policy of the United States to approach alcohol abuse and alcoholism from a comprehensive community care standpoint. Authorizes the appropriation of specified amounts in fiscal years 1976 through 1979 for enumerated purposes of such Act. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to allot sums appropriated among the States on the basis of the relative population, financial need, and need for more effective prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Prohibits granting States additional allotments unless the Secretary determines that State alcohol abuse programs comply with specified standards. Requires comprehensive State plans to include: (1) an inventory of public and private resources available for the purpose of alcohol abuse and alcoholism treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation; (2) assurance that the State agency will coordinate its planning with local agencies; (3) assurance that State certification, accre…

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