ICYMI: Pappas Helps Introduce the Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act

On January 26th, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) and Representatives Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large), David Trone (MD-06), Michael Guest (MS-03) John Joyce (PA-13), and Lucy McBath (GA-06), to introduce the bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act to help higher education institutions implement programs to prevent alcohol and substance misuse on campus and support those with substance use disorders.

"This bipartisan legislation would bring evidence-based treatment to our colleges and universities to educate students on substance misuse and help those working to overcome substance use disorder," said Congressman Chris Pappas. "To combat this epidemic in our communities it's essential that we pass this bill, invest in prevention efforts, and ensure students across New Hampshire receive the support they need to recover from substance use disorder."

The Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act will:

Promotes evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies on college campuses.
Encourages integration and collaboration in campus-based health services to address substance use and mental health.
Requires the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services to identify and promote successful programs.
Revitalizes a grant program to help institutions implement programs.
The full text of the bill can be found here.