Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025
In Committee
Introduced:Oct 28, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Pocan
Representative
Democratic
WI-2
Cosponsors
0
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Health
Summary
This bill aims to improve how opioid treatment programs operate by requiring them to engage with the local community, avoid locating near places where children gather, and promote the use of telehealth services. The goal is to address community concerns and minimize the potential negative impacts of these treatment programs.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill aims to improve how opioid treatment programs operate by requiring them to engage with the local community, avoid locating near places where children gather, and promote the use of telehealth services. The goal is to address community concerns and minimize the potential negative impacts of these treatment programs.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Harm Reduction Through Community Engagement Act of 2023</strong></p> <p>This bill requires opioid treatment programs to meet additional conditions related to community engagement, location, and other matters to be registered to dispense controlled substances for treating opioid use disorders.</p> <p>In particular, treatment programs must engage with the surrounding community to address concerns and mitigate any negative impacts of the treatment program on the community. This includes establishing a community advisory board and implementing a community relations plan.</p> <p>Additionally, treatment programs may not provide treatment services near specified locations frequented by children (e.g., elementary schools, day cares, and playgrounds) or another drug treatment facility or program.</p> <p>The bill also requires treatment programs to actively promote the use of telehealth to minimize the need for in-person treatment.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Opioid treatment programs must establish a community advisory board and implement a community relations plan to address local concerns.
Treatment programs cannot be located near schools, daycares, playgrounds, or other drug treatment facilities.
Treatment programs must actively promote the use of telehealth services to reduce the need for in-person treatment.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This bill would affect opioid treatment programs and the communities where they are located. If passed, it could lead to better collaboration between treatment providers and local residents, as well as safer placement of treatment facilities. This could help improve access to opioid treatment while mitigating potential negative impacts on neighborhoods.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Health
Related Subjects
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government information and archives
Health technology, devices, supplies
Licensing and registrations
Performance measurement
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2804, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2804
