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Proposal:CRACK Act of 2023

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Cutting Rampant Access to Crack Kits Act of 2023 or the CRACK Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds that are made available for treating substance use disorders to procure or distribute pipes (or other cylindrical objects) for smoking or inhaling illegal substances.

Currently, some harm reduction programs distribute safe smoking kits that include glass stems, alcohol swabs, and other materials to prevent infectious diseases or injury from contaminated drug paraphernalia.

Bill Title

CRACK Act of 2023

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2023-05-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 2023-05-10: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.