Establishing the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
Apr 3, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Mar 29, 2017
Published on: Apr 3, 2017
Apr 3, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Mar 29, 2017
Published on: Apr 3, 2017
Summary
Establishes a commission to study how the government is fighting drug addiction and the opioid crisis and to suggest better ways to solve the problem.
What problem does this solve?
Drug addiction and the opioid crisis are causing many deaths and hurting families and communities across the country. This order creates a special group to study the problem and tell the President how the government can do a better job fighting it.
What does this order do?
Establishes a new commission
Creates the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis to study the federal response to this public health issue.
Defines the commission's mission
Directs the commission to study the problem, identify federal funding, assess treatment availability, find best practices for prevention, and recommend improvements.
Sets reporting deadlines
Requires the commission to give the President an interim report within 90 days and a final report with its findings and recommendations by October 1, 2017.
Sets a termination date
Specifies that the commission will end 30 days after it submits its final report, unless the President extends it.
Assigns administrative support
Gives the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) the job of providing administrative support and funding for the commission's work.
Who does this affect?
- Individuals with substance use disorders
- Healthcare providers
- Families and communities affected by the opioid crisis
What is the real world impact?
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Addresses a major public health crisis
Forms a dedicated group to find the best ways for the government to fight the growing problem of drug addiction and opioid-related deaths, which have harmed many American families.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately and sets several deadlines for the new commission.
Interim Report Deadline
The commission must submit its first report with early recommendations within 90 days of March 29, 2017.
Final Report Deadline
The commission must submit its final report with all findings and recommendations by October 1, 2017.
Commission Termination
The commission will officially end 30 days after submitting its final report, unless the President decides to extend it.