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S. 1036: Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-03-13
SponsorSen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Policy areaHealth
Cosponsors1
Latest action2025-03-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Last updated2026-06-24

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-13):

Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Minority Fellowship Program to include fellowships for training in the field of addiction medicine. (The Minority Fellowship Program, administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, funds fellowships for individuals seeking graduate degrees and planning to work on addressing mental or substance use disorders in racial and ethnic minority populations.) 

Cosponsors (1)

NameParty / state
Ben Ray Luján D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1036 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 1036?

S. 1036 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1036 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).