H.R.1141 - Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 1141, the Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act, aims to address gambling addiction by authorizing the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to states. These grants would support programs and activities related to gambling addiction recovery, investment, and treatment. The bill also directs the National Institute on Drug Abuse to support research on gambling addiction and mandates a report to Congress on the effectiveness of these programs.
Expected Effects
The bill would likely lead to increased funding for state-level programs addressing gambling addiction. It would also promote research into the causes and treatment of gambling addiction through grants awarded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The report to Congress would provide oversight and evaluation of the funded programs.
Potential Benefits
- Increased resources for state-level gambling addiction treatment and prevention programs.
- Enhanced research into the causes and treatment of gambling addiction.
- Improved public health outcomes for individuals and families affected by gambling addiction.
- Potential reduction in crime and social problems associated with gambling addiction.
- Increased awareness and education about the risks of gambling addiction.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for inefficient allocation of funds if states do not effectively utilize the grants.
- Possible administrative overhead associated with managing the grant programs.
- Dependence on tax revenue from gambling, which may fluctuate.
- The bill relies on estimates from the Secretary of Treasury, which may be inaccurate.
- The effectiveness of the programs may vary across different states.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the General Welfare Clause of the Constitution, as it aims to promote the health and well-being of citizens by addressing gambling addiction. Specifically, the bill authorizes Congress to appropriate funds for programs that provide treatment and support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction, which falls under the purview of promoting the general welfare. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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