This part changes an older law about recovery centers. An applicant must now show it can really do the work. It can do that work through deals with others. If it does, it must report on those deals. The years for money move to 2026 through 2030.
The document says “is amended”Who acts: CongressHow: statuteSec. 303 in the PDF
What the document says
“by striking ``is capable of coordinating with other entities to carry out'' and inserting ``has the demonstrated capability to carry out, through referral or contractual arrangements''”
The section amends section 552(d)(2)(A) of the Public Health Service Act, replacing the standard that an applicant is capable of coordinating with other entities with a standard that it has the demonstrated capability to carry the work out through referral or contractual arrangements. A related change requires the application to contain information, assurances and relevant documentation.
What the document actually says
“by striking ``is capable of coordinating with other entities to carry out'' and inserting ``has the demonstrated capability to carry out, through referral or contractual arrangements''”
That sentence, in plain words
The old words asked if a group could work with others. The new words ask if it has shown it can do the job. It can do the job through deals or referrals.
What this is about
A referral is sending a patient elsewhere. A contract is a paid deal with another group. Either counts, but the group must show it works.
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“An entity carrying out activities described in subsection (g) through referral or contractual arrangements shall include in the submissions required under paragraph (1) information related to the status of such referrals or contractual arrangements, including an assessment of whether such referrals or contractual arrangements are supporting the ability of such entity to carry out such activities.”
The section adds paragraph (2) to section 552(h) of the Public Health Service Act. It requires an entity that works through referral or contract to include, in what it already submits, the status of those arrangements and an assessment of whether they support its ability to do the work.
What the document actually says
“An entity carrying out activities described in subsection (g) through referral or contractual arrangements shall include in the submissions required under paragraph (1) information related to the status of such referrals or contractual arrangements, including an assessment of whether such referrals or contractual arrangements are supporting the ability of such entity to carry out such activities.”
That sentence, in plain words
A group that works through deals must report on them. It must say where each deal stands. It must also say whether the deal is helping.
What this is about
The report goes in with what the group already sends. It is not a new separate filing. It adds a subject to an existing one.
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The document says “is amended”Who acts: CongressHow: statuteSec. 303 in the PDF
What the document says
“in subsection (j), by striking ``2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``2026 through 2030''.”
The section amends section 552(j) of the Public Health Service Act, replacing the run of years 2019 through 2023 with 2026 through 2030.
What the document actually says
“in subsection (j), by striking ``2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``2026 through 2030''.”
That sentence, in plain words
One set of years is taken out. A new set is put in. The new years are 2026 through 2030.
What this is about
The dollar figure in that subsection is not changed by this law. Only the years move.
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Reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, Public Law 119-44, sec. 303, 139 Stat. 685 (2025). https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-119publ44/html/PLAW-119publ44.htm
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“Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers,” Reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, section 303. Read the Mandate, https://readthemandate.org/pl-119-44/section-303/ (retrieved August 26, 2026).
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What This Page Covers, and What It Leaves Out
Each change that alters what somebody must do: the tighter application standard, the new reporting duty on entities working through referral or contract, and the new run of years.
Purely mechanical amendments. Redesignating paragraphs as subparagraphs and adjusting margins are bookkeeping and are not recorded as separate items.
The section works by amending section 552 of the Public Health Service Act, which is not indexed here, so nothing is recorded about what these centers must offer or what the rest of that section requires.
