A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The FACTS Act aims to establish partnership programs between public schools and public health agencies to prevent synthetic opioid misuse and overdoses among youth. It creates a pilot program providing financial assistance to eligible partnerships for prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The bill establishes an Interagency Task Force to coordinate a whole-of-government approach and improve the dissemination of best practices. It also amends existing education and health laws to include professional development, data collection, and school safety reporting regarding synthetic opioids. Additionally, the legislation focuses on enhancing data regarding the proliferation of these substances through various national surveys.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Would children be better off under this?
The bill provides targeted prevention, treatment, and recovery resources specifically for school-aged children and adolescents.
- Scored +8
Would students be better off under this?
Students benefit from increased access to prevention education, recovery support, and life-saving naloxone in schools.
- Scored +8
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The bill establishes an interagency task force and a pilot program specifically to prevent and treat synthetic opioid misuse among youth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Assistance for Prevention and Recovery: The bill establishes a pilot program to provide grants to partnerships for the prevention of, treatment of, and recovery from synthetic opioid misuse among secondary school-aged children (Section 101(a)).
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Professional Development for School Staff: The act increases opportunities for school employees to receive training on the dangers of synthetic opioid misuse and overdose (Section 2, Purpose 3; Section 301).
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Support for Student Recovery: Grants can be used to establish recovery programs that include peer-to-peer support for children, adolescents, and young adults (Section 101(b)(2)).
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Improved Data and Awareness: The bill seeks to improve the availability and usability of data regarding synthetic opioids (Section 2, Purpose 4) and requires national surveys to include indicators for the use and perception of these substances (Section 502; Section 503).
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Access to Life-Saving Medication: The legislation amends provisions to include the purchase of naloxone to reverse the effects of opioid overdose in school-based health centers (Section 501).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative consequences or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill provides targeted prevention, treatment, and recovery resources specifically for school-aged children and adolescents. Would students be better off under this? — Students benefit from increased access to prevention education, recovery support, and life-saving naloxone in schools. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The legislation includes provisions for recovery services that extend to young adults. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes Bureau of Indian Education schools as eligible for partnership grants. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased school-based health resources can provide vital services to families with limited access to private care.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill establishes an interagency task force and a pilot program specifically to prevent and treat synthetic opioid misuse among youth. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill funds recovery programs and peer-to-peer counseling to support student mental health and substance use recovery. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The act enables school-based health centers to purchase naloxone to treat opioid overdoses.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill authorizes new grant funding for partnerships between public schools and health agencies to address opioid prevention. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds national surveys and evaluations to improve data collection on synthetic opioid use.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By addressing substance use disorders in youth, the bill helps mitigate long-term socioeconomic disruptions for families.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/1/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Michael BaumgartnerRepublican · Washington
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia