H.R. 5294.pdf

H.R. 5294 is a bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to address the impact of drug abuse on economic development in Appalachia. The bill, also known as the "Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018," aims to provide technical assistance, grants, and contracts to individuals and entities in the Appalachian region to address drug abuse, including opioid abuse. The Appalachian Regional Commission may provide funding for projects that share best practices, initiate or expand programs to reduce harm to the workforce and economic growth, attract and retain healthcare services and businesses, and develop relevant infrastructure, including broadband infrastructure for telemedicine. The bill limits the federal share of funding for these projects, with varying percentages for distressed and at-risk counties.