Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act

Senate Bill

S. 1991

119th Congress

Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Van Hollen

Senator

Democratic

MD

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry Act (CAREER Act) would extend funding for programs that help people in substance use disorder recovery find stable jobs and housing. This would support their ability to live independently and participate in the workforce as they continue their recovery.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2099)

SponsorChris Van Hollen (D-MD)

Introduced6/9/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act

The Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry Act (CAREER Act) would extend funding for programs that help people in substance use disorder recovery find stable jobs and housing. This would support their ability to live independ

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The Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry Act (CAREER Act) would extend funding for programs that help people in substance use disorder recovery find stable jobs and housing. This would support their ability to live independently and participate in the workforce as they continue their recovery.

Bill Number: 1991
Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act
Bill Number: 1991
Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Summary: The Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry Act (CAREER Act) would extend funding for programs that help people in substance use disorder recovery find stable jobs and housing. This would support their ability to live independently and participate in the workforce a

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry Act (CAREER Act) would extend funding for programs that help people in substance use disorder recovery find stable jobs and housing. This would support their ability to live independently and participate in the workforce as they continue their recovery.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry Act of 2023 or the CAREER Act of 2023This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support Grant Program and the Recovery Housing Program.The bill also specifies that the data used to determine which states to prioritize for grants (e.g., overdose mortality rates and unemployment rates) must be based on the five-year period immediately preceding the grant cycle. It also allows grants under the Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support Grant Program to be used for transportation services to and from the individual's work, training, or treatment or recovery services.The Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support Grant Program supports the ability of individuals who are in substance-use disorder treatment and recovery to live independently and participate in the workforce. The Recovery Housing Program supports the provision of transitional housing for those who are in recovery from a substance-use disorder for up to two years or until the individual finds permanent housing, whichever is earlier.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reauthorizes the Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support Grant Program and the Recovery Housing Program through 2028
Allows grant funds to be used for transportation services to and from work, training, or treatment/recovery services
Uses recent data (previous 5 years) to determine which states receive priority for grants based on factors like overdose mortality and unemployment rates

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would benefit individuals recovering from substance use disorders by providing them with access to transitional housing and support services to help them secure stable employment. It could especially impact areas with high overdose rates and unemployment, as these regions would be prioritized for grant funding.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1991, 119th Congress (2025). "Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1991