Puerto Rico Substance Use and Health Data Collection Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]
Introduced
Summary
Adds Puerto Rico to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health so annual NSDUH surveys include the territory beginning in fiscal year 2026. This would give researchers and policymakers annual, comparable data on substance use and related health indicators in Puerto Rico. The bill amends Section 505(d) of the Public Health Service Act by adding a new "Inclusion of Puerto Rico" subsection that requires Puerto Rico's inclusion in NSDUH reporting starting in FY2026.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Puerto Rico added to national drug survey
This bill would add Puerto Rico to the yearly National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the survey would collect and report data in Puerto Rico. Local officials and researchers would get better substance use and health data. It would not change taxes, benefits, or payments for households.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]
PR • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
VA • D
Sponsored 11/12/2025
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
NY • D
Sponsored 11/12/2025
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
NY • D
Sponsored 11/12/2025
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
NY • D
Sponsored 11/12/2025
Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
NY • D
Sponsored 11/12/2025
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]
NY • D
Sponsored 12/15/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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