Honoring National Recovery Month Act

Senate Bill

S. 2766

119th Congress

Honoring National Recovery Month Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ben Luján

D - NM

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Health

Summary

The Honoring National Recovery Month Act would give the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) the authority to create materials, share best practices, and carry out other activities to recognize National Recovery Month. This annual observance celebrates people in recovery from substance use disorders or mental illness, educates the public, and combats stigma.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Introduced9/10/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

ChamberSenate

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Honoring National Recovery Month Act

The Honoring National Recovery Month Act would give the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) the authority to create materials, share best practices, and carry out other activities to recognize National Recovery Month. This annual

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The Honoring National Recovery Month Act would give the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) the authority to create materials, share best practices, and carry out other activities to recognize National Recovery Month. This annual observance celebrates people in recovery from substance use disorders or mental illness, educates the public, and combats stigma.

Bill Number: 2766
Introduced: 9/10/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Policy Area: Health

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Title: Honoring National Recovery Month Act
Bill Number: 2766
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced: 9/10/2025
Summary: The Honoring National Recovery Month Act would give the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) the authority to create materials, share best practices, and carry out other activities to recognize National Recovery Month. This annual observance celebrates people in recover

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Honoring National Recovery Month Act would give the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) the authority to create materials, share best practices, and carry out other activities to recognize National Recovery Month. This annual observance celebrates people in recovery from substance use disorders or mental illness, educates the public, and combats stigma.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Honoring National Recovery Month Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop communication materials, distribute best practices, and carry out other activities in recognition of National Recovery Month. SAMHSA may undertake these activities or enter into an agreement with a national organization to do so. National Recovery Month is an annual observance to celebrate individuals who are in recovery from a substance use disorder or mental illness, educate the public, and combat stigma.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides statutory authority for SAMHSA to develop communication materials, distribute best practices, and carry out activities for National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month is an annual observance to celebrate individuals in recovery, educate the public, and combat stigma
SAMHSA may undertake these activities directly or enter an agreement with a national organization to do so

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, SAMHSA and national organizations would have more resources and support to promote National Recovery Month. This could lead to greater public awareness and understanding of substance use disorders and mental illness, as well as reduced stigma for those in recovery.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

Government information and archives

Health programs administration and funding

Health promotion and preventive care

Mental health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2766, 119th Congress (2025). "Honoring National Recovery Month Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2766

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