What does Preamble of POINTS Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The proposed amendment establishes a grant program. The grant program is intended to provide services to individuals experiencing gambling addiction.

What does SHORT TITLE. of POINTS Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need of Treatment and Support Act of 2026.

What does GRANTS FOR PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING of POINTS Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for providing services to individuals experiencing gambling addiction. The Assistant Secretary will award grants to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations on a competitive basis. Grant funds can be used for prevention, screening, assessment, intervention, and treatment services, including culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Recipients must use funds to train healthcare providers, implement prevention strategies, provide specialized treatment, and establish or expand help lines. Priority will be given to programs serving disproportionately impacted populations, those in primary care settings, those partnering with community-based organizations, and those operating in health professional shortage areas. Applicants must demonstrate how their program will increase access to services and the percentage of individuals served. The Assistant Secretary will provide technical assistance to grant recipients. The Assistant Secretary must submit reports to Congress on the effectiveness of the grants, starting December 29, 2027. Funding for the program is authorized, initially based on a percentage of amounts received under the Internal Revenue Code, and adjusted for inflation in subsequent years.

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POINTS Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/9/2026 · Introduced: 3/9/2026

Author: Erin Houchin (R-IN)

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The bill establishes a grant program to provide services to individuals experiencing gambling addiction, with funds usable for prevention, screening, assessment, intervention, and treatment services.
Grant recipients, selected on a competitive basis, must use funds to train healthcare providers, implement prevention strategies, and provide specialized treatment, with priority given to programs serving disproportionately impacted populations.
The grant program is funded based on a percentage of amounts received under the Internal Revenue Code, with funding adjusted for inflation in subsequent years and reports on the program's effectiveness to be submitted to Congress starting December 29, 2027.

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