# 114-hr-5189: Opioid Abuse Crisis Act of 2016

114-hr-5189, Opioid Abuse Crisis Act of 2016, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] (D-NH); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-5189
- Congress: 114
- Title: Opioid Abuse Crisis Act of 2016
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Introduced: 2016-05-11
- Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] (D-NH)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Opioid Abuse Crisis Act of 2016 This bill appropriates funding for activities in this bill. This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide support for activities related to opioid abuse, including treatment services. (Opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as heroin and certain pain medications.) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act, including to permit a pharmacist to partially fill a prescription for certain drugs. This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration to refer new drug applications for opioids without abuse deterrent properties to an advisory committee. This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to permit the Department of Justice (DOJ) to support opioid abuse services and programs for veterans. Opioid Program Evaluation Act or the OPEN Act DOJ and HHS must have a nonfederal entity evaluate the grants established by this bill. Promoting Responsible Opioid Management and Incorporating Scientific Expertise Act or the Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) must update the VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain. The VA must carry out activities related to opioid abuse, including expanding the opioid safety initiative to include all VA medical facilities. Improving Safe Care for the Prevention of Infant Abuse and Neglect Act The national clearinghouse for child abuse information must provide information on plans of safe care for infants born affected by substance abuse. This bill amends the Social Security Act, including to permit prescription drug plan sponsors to establish programs for beneficiaries at-risk for prescription drug abuse.

## Related bills

- 114-hr-6523: Safe Transfer Act
- 114-hr-6436: U.S. Insurance Regulation Works Act of 2016
- 114-hr-6431: Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016
- 114-hr-6428: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit Medicare part B premium increases for 2017.
- 114-hr-6382: No Religious Registry Act
- 114-hr-6340: Presidential Accountability Act

## Sources
- [114-hr-5189 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5189)

## Related
- [114-hr-6523: Safe Transfer Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6523)
- [114-hr-6436: U.S. Insurance Regulation Works Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6436)
- [114-hr-6431: Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6431)
- [114-hr-6428: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit Medicare part B premiu…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6428)
- [114-hr-6382: No Religious Registry Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6382)
- [114-hr-6340: Presidential Accountability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6340)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5189 (as of 2025-11-18).