Clarity for Opioid-Use Reduction and Expenditures Act; CURE Act
Summary
The Clarity for Opioid-Use Reduction and Expenditures Act (CURE Act) aims to improve the administration, oversight, and impact of opioid use disorder grants. It amends the 21st Century Cures Act to standardize data collection from states receiving these grants. The bill also mandates more detailed reporting to Congress on grant recipients and subrecipients.
Expected Effects
The CURE Act will likely lead to increased accountability and transparency in the use of federal funds allocated for opioid use disorder programs. This enhanced oversight could result in more efficient and effective allocation of resources. It also provides better data for policymakers to assess program impact.
Potential Benefits
- Improved accountability in opioid use disorder grant spending.
- Standardized data collection for better analysis of program effectiveness.
- Increased transparency through detailed reporting to Congress.
- Potential for more efficient allocation of resources.
- Enhanced ability to assess the impact of opioid use disorder programs.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased administrative burden on states to comply with new reporting requirements.
- Potential for delays in grant distribution due to stricter oversight.
- Risk of data collection system inefficiencies.
- Possible privacy concerns related to recipient data.
- Costs associated with implementing and maintaining the standardized data system.
Constitutional Alignment
The CURE Act aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). Congress has the power to appropriate funds and oversee their use for the general welfare of the United States. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to collect taxes and provide for the general welfare.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).