September 30, 2025
Mrs. Houchin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
To provide that the final rule of the Department of Health and Human Services titled Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
, except for the portion of the final rule relating to accreditation of opioid treatment programs, shall have no force or effect.
Section 1. Rule relating to medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder
(a) In general
Except as provided by subsection (b), the final rule of the Department of Health and Human Services titled Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
(89 Fed. Reg. 7549; published February 2, 2024) shall have no force or effect.
(b) Exception
Subsection (a) shall not apply to the portion of the final rule that makes modifications to subpart B of part 8 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to accreditation of opioid treatment programs).