S. 454: Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):
Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide grants to states to address gambling addiction, and authorizes the National Institute on Drug Abuse to provide grants for research on gambling addiction.
The bill authorizes appropriations for the grant programs through FY2034 from a portion of the revenue from the federal excise tax on state-authorized wagers (e.g., state-authorized sports betting).
Additionally, SAMHSA must allocate its grants for addressing gambling addiction among the states in the same ratios as grants under the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant program. The bill also requires a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the programs established by the bill.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 454 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 454?
S. 454 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 454 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).