What does Preamble of CHIERS Act of 2026 do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to jointly award grants. The grants are intended to improve access to, develop, or expand services that provide transportation to or from substance use disorder treatment or supportive services.

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

This bill is formally titled the Connections to Health Infrastructure and Emergency Recovery Services Act of 2026.

What does GRANTS FOR TRANSPORTATION TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT of CHIERS Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a grant program to improve access to substance use disorder treatment and supportive services by providing transportation to covered individuals. Eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and tribal organizations, can apply for these grants. Grant funds can be used for transportation services, acquiring vehicles, personnel training, awareness campaigns, and ridesharing services. The grants must supplement, not supplant, existing state and local funding for these activities. A 'covered individual' is defined as someone with a substance use disorder experiencing homelessness, residing in a low-income community, or facing transportation barriers to healthcare. The grant period is a minimum of one year, beginning no later than one year after enactment.

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CHIERS Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)

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The CHIERS Act establishes a grant program to fund transportation services for individuals with substance use disorders who experience homelessness, reside in low-income communities, or face transportation barriers to healthcare.
Eligible grant recipients include nonprofit organizations, government entities, and tribal organizations, and funds can be used for transportation services, vehicle acquisition, and related activities.
The bill directs the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development to jointly award grants to improve access to substance use disorder treatment and supportive services.

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