Bills · HR 3689
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3689Health
TREAT Youth Act
INTRO JUN 3· LAST ACTION JUN 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a critical public health issue: substance abuse among young people. Addiction can have devastating long-term impacts on individuals, families, and society, and early intervention and prevention are key to reducing these harms. If this bill becomes law, it ensures that a dedicated federal funding stream continues to support programs aimed at helping youth stay healthy and access necessary treatment.
If the bill doesn't pass, the authorization for this specific youth prevention and recovery initiative would expire. This could lead to a reduction or complete halt in federal funding for these crucial services, potentially leaving many young people without access to the support they need to avoid or overcome substance use disorders. It directly impacts the availability of resources designed to protect the next generation from the consequences of addiction.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Renames the existing youth prevention and recovery initiative to the "Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness, and Training for Youth Act" or the "TREAT Youth Act."
Provides a clear and memorable name for a critical program focused on youth well-being and substance use challenges.
PROVISION 02
Reauthorizes funding for a federal initiative aimed at youth substance abuse prevention and recovery, originally part of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act.
Ensures the program has a legal basis to continue receiving federal money to operate and provide services.
PROVISION 03
Specifies annual funding authorizations: $10 million for fiscal year 2026, $12 million for 2027, $13 million for 2028, $14 million for 2029, and $15 million for 2030.
Provides concrete, increasing financial support for youth prevention and recovery services over the next five fiscal years, allowing for program stability and growth.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 3
Introduced in House
JUN 3
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3689
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 3, 2025
Last actionJun 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 3, 2025
House BillHR 3689Health
TREAT Youth Act
INTRODUCED JUN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 3, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
2
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