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AADAPT Act

Introduced
Mar 10, 2026
Cosponsors
7
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 10, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to research and develop guidelines for identifying and treating Addiction-Related Disorders, and to provide funding for related programs. Establishes a national awareness campaign to educate the public about these disorders.

Sponsored By

Shelley Moore Capito
Republican · West Virginia · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 10, 2026
  2. Mar 10, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects individuals struggling with addiction and their families by potentially improving access to treatment and resources. It also impacts healthcare providers and researchers by providing them with guidelines and funding to better understand and address addiction-related disorders.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
8backers
  • Democratic4
  • Republican4
Cross-party cosponsors4 · 57%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (7)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedMar 10, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 10, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Subjects
  • Health
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.