A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, 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
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Turn the Tide Act provides substantial funding for programs and activities under the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. It allocates money for controlled substance provisions, including substance use disorder treatment and drug disposal. The bill also funds public health initiatives such as first responder training, residential treatment for pregnant and postpartum women, and mental health education. Additionally, it provides resources for housing recovery programs and drug-free community support. The legislation includes provisions for law enforcement wellness and programs to address adverse childhood experiences.
Yes· 3 of 19
- Scored +10
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?
The bill provides massive appropriations for State Opioid Response Grants and increased FMAP for mental health services.
- Scored +9
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The bill allocates significant funding for mental health education, training, and trauma support services.
- Scored +8
Would children be better off under this?
The bill funds youth prevention, recovery, and adverse childhood experiences response teams.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment: The bill authorizes $4,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2030 to enhance access to treatment (Section 2(a)).
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Increased Drug Disposal Access: It provides $10,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2030 to improve access to drug disposal (Section 2(b)).
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First Responder Training: $77,000,000 is authorized annually from 2027 through 2030 for first responder training (Section 3(a)).
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Residential Treatment for Mothers: The bill provides $50,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2030 for residential treatment programs specifically for pregnant and postpartum women (Section 3(d)).
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Mental Health and Behavioral Health Education: $75,000,000 is authorized annually from 2027 through 2030 for education and training grants (Section 3(e)).
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Youth Prevention and Recovery: The act provides $20,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2030 for youth-focused prevention and recovery (Section 3(i)).
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Trauma Support Services: $50,000,000 is authorized annually from 2027 through 2030 for trauma support and mental health care (Section 3(m)).
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Recovery Housing: The bill allocates $60,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2032 for recovery housing programs, with priority given to states with high drug overdose death rates (Section 4(a)).
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Elimination of Insurance Barriers for Medication-Assisted Treatment: States are prohibited from imposing utilization control policies or prior authorization requirements for medication-assisted treatment (Section 6(a)).
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Affordable Opioid Overdose Reversal Agents: Health plans, including Medicare Part D, must provide coverage for at least one formulation of an opioid overdose reversal agent without requiring cost-sharing (Section 7(a), 7(c), and 7(c)(1)).
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Health Workforce Support: The bill increases funding for the substance use disorder treatment workforce loan repayment program (Section 8(a)).
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Addressing Childhood Trauma: New grants are authorized to help states and local communities address adverse childhood experiences through response teams (Section 14(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No direct negative impacts 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 funds youth prevention, recovery, and adverse childhood experiences response teams. Would women be better off under this? — The bill provides $50,000,000 annually for residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill enhances Medicaid coverage for mental health and recovery housing. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly allocates $50,000,000 annually to Indian Tribes for substance abuse prevention and treatment. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill supports mental health and behavioral health services which are critical for many with disabilities. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill provides youth prevention and recovery funding. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill reduces cost-sharing for opioid overdose reversal agents for group health plans. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill expands Medicare Part D coverage for opioid overdose reversal agents. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill funds community-based organizations and drug-free community support.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill provides massive appropriations for State Opioid Response Grants and increased FMAP for mental health services. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill allocates significant funding for mental health education, training, and trauma support services. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill enhances access to substance use disorder treatment and medication-assisted treatment by removing insurance barriers. Does this lower what people pay for private health insurance? — The bill requires coverage for opioid overdose reversal agents without cost-sharing.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill increases funding for recovery housing programs. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill supports recovery housing and substance use treatment which can assist in economic stability.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds training for first responders and the substance use disorder treatment workforce.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The bill funds trauma-informed care training for educational institutions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill funds CDC surveillance and data collection regarding drug use.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill funds mental health and trauma support which can benefit veterans struggling with substance use.
- 7/16/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire