John Cornyn (R-TX)· Introduced March 13, 2025

Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act

S. 1036 · Senate bill Health

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity March 13, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In committee

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Its path through Congress

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What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act'', aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It seeks to authorize fellowships under the Minority Fellowship Program. These fellowships would be awarded for the purpose of training professionals in the field of addiction medicine. The bill specifically updates the language regarding what the program covers.

Yes· 3 of 13

Scored +5
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
By expanding training in addiction medicine, the bill directly addresses the workforce needs required to combat the opioid crisis.
Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill supports the Minority Fellowship Program, which promotes diversity among healthcare professionals.
Scored +4
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill aims to increase the number of addiction medicine providers, improving access to these essential services.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Training for Addiction Medicine Professionals: By amending the Public Health Service Act, the bill allows for fellowships to be awarded for training in addiction medicine (Section 2). This could help increase the number of professionals trained in this specific field.
Expanded Scope of the Minority Fellowship Program: The bill inserts addiction medicine'' after psychiatry'' in subsection (b) (Section 2). This expands the types of training supported under the existing program.

Potential Negative Impacts for People

No negative impacts are mentioned in the 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 Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports minority fellowships, which can increase representation in the addiction medicine field. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports minority fellowships, which can increase representation in the addiction medicine field. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports minority fellowships, which can increase representation in the addiction medicine field. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports minority fellowships, which can increase representation in the addiction medicine field. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides fellowship opportunities for professionals pursuing specialized training. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased access to addiction medicine providers can benefit low-income communities disproportionately affected by substance abuse. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Addiction is a health condition that can fall under various disability-related healthcare needs. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Increased addiction medicine providers can improve healthcare access for veterans struggling with substance abuse.
Healthcare: Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — By expanding training in addiction medicine, the bill directly addresses the workforce needs required to combat the opioid crisis. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill aims to increase the number of addiction medicine providers, improving access to these essential services. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Expanding addiction medicine training can improve overall mental health and substance abuse services.
Social Issues And Justice: Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill supports the Minority Fellowship Program, which promotes diversity among healthcare professionals.
Economy And Finance: Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill encourages professional training which can lead to job creation in the addiction medicine field.