HR 3916 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to extend for one fiscal year the current authorization of appropriations for programs of assistance under the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 and the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972.

Introduced 1979-05-03· Sponsored by Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 440 and S. 525 passed in lieu.(1979-10-16)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1979-10-16
Yea 396Nay 8
PassedHouse · 1979-10-16
Yea 396Nay 8

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 and the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 to extend through fiscal year 1980 the current level of authorization of appropriations for programs of assistance under such Acts. Requires that at least ten percent of the funds appropriated be obligated for primary prevention programs. Encourages the development of prevention and treatment programs for women and the elderly.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (8)

5 Democrats3 Republicans