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HHS - 84570 - Interdepartmental Substance Use Disorders Coordinating Committee - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Interdepartmental Substance Use Disorders Coordinating Committee	Agency Name	Department of Health and Human Services
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	84570
Original Establishment Date	5/6/2019	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	5/6/2025	Committee URL	https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/advisory-counci...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	Unlimited
Terminated This FY	Yes	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	DFO
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	5/6/2023	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Tracy
Date Of Renewal Charter	5/6/2025	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date	5/6/2025	Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Goss
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	SUPPORT Act, Public Law 115-271	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(240) 276-0759
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*
Specific Establishment Authority*	SUPPORT Act, Public Law 115-271	Designated Federal Officer Email*	tracy.goss@samhsa.hhs.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	10/24/2018
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	National Policy Issue Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Yes
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, is required by the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Public Law 115-271 to establish an Interdepartmental Substance Use Disorders Coordinating Committee. In identifying areas for coordination, the committee will provide recommendations for improving Federal programs for the prevention and treatment of, and recovery from, substance use disorders, including by expanding access to prevention, treatment and recovery services. They will also analyze substance use disorder prevention and treatment strategies in different regions of and populations in the United States and evaluate the extent to which Federal substance use disorder and treatment strategies are aligned with State and local substance disorder and treatment strategies. The meeting in February included information on support for the mission and work of the Committee, federal advances to address challenges in substance use disorder (SUD); non-federal advances to address challenges in SUD.
How is membership balanced?*	The composition will consist of Federal (ex-officio) members or their designees, and non-Federal members. Ex-officio members will serve for the duration of the time that the Committee is authorized to operate. The Committee will include a minimum of 15 non-Federal members who will be appointed by the Secretary as special government employees (SGEs), of which at least two members will be individuals who have received treatment for a diagnosis of substance use disorder; at least two members will be directors of State substance abuse agencies; at least two members will be representatives of leading research, advocacy or service organizations for individuals with substance use disorders; at least two members will be a physician, licensed mental health professional, advance practice registered nurse, or physician assistant; and have experience in treating individuals with substance use disorders; at least one member will be a substance use disorder treatment professional who provides treatment services at a certified opioid treatment program; at least one member will be a substance use disorder treatment professional who has research or clinical experience in working with racial and ethnic minority populations; at least one member will be a substance use disorder treatment professional who has research or clinical mental health experience in working with medically underserved populations; at least one member will be a State-certified substance use disorder peer support specialist; at least one member will be a drug court judge or judge with experience in adjudicating cases related to substance use disorder; at least one such member will be a public safety officer with extensive experience in interacting with adults with a substance use disorder; and at least one such member will be an individual with experience providing services for homeless individuals with a substance use disorder. These members will be appointed to terms of three years and may be reappointed for one or more additional three-year terms.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The Committee will meet not less than two times a year each year. The meetings will be open to the public, except as determined otherwise by the Secretary or other official to whom authority has been delegated, in accordance with the guidelines under Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c). Notice of all meetings will be provided to the public in accordance with the FACA. Meetings will be conducted, and records of the proceedings will be kept, as required by applicable laws and departmental policies. A quorum for the conduct of business by the full Committee will consist of a majority of currently appointed members. The first meeting was held on December 6, 2023. This meeting included reports from the ISUDCC Working Groups and a discussion of the ISUDCC's recommendations to HHS on how the Federal Government can further integrate and coordinate harm reduction approaches and strategies across the continuum of prevention, treatment, and recovery policies, programs, and practices. The second meeting was held on June 10, 2024. The meeting focused on the draft report of the ISUDCC's recommendations on how the Federal Government can further integrate and coordinate harm reduction approaches and strategies across the continuum of prevention, treatment, and recovery policies, programs, and practices. This meeting also included presentations on the recently released Harm Reduction Framework, the Naloxone Saturation Academies, and SAMHSA's Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The Interdepartmental Substance Use Disorders Coordinating Committee is required by the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Public Law 115-271.
Why close or partially close meetings?	N/A
Recommendation Remarks	Per the SUPPORT Act, Public Law 115-271, this committee is administratively inactive until termination by Congress. The minutes of the ISUDCC meetings are published on the SAMHSA website summarizing the activities carried out by the Committee, including any findings resulting from such activities.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	Yes	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	Yes
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	N/A
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	N/A	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	Committee recommendations and suggestions may lead to savings over time. However, the savings may not be realized for years, and are difficult to determine.	Grants Review Comment	N/A
Number Of Recommendations*	0	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	For FY 2024, the Council convened twice to discuss federal and non-federal advancements in addressing challenges related to substance use disorder (SUD). In response, three ISUDCC workgroups were established, tasked with bridging gaps across prevention, treatment, and recovery, while incorporating and advancing harm reduction strategies within three of the six legislatively identified "duty areas" for the ISUDCC. These areas focus on: 1) identifying and providing recommendations to enhance federal prevention, treatment, and recovery programs; 2) analyzing SUD prevention and treatment strategies across different regions and populations; and 3) evaluating the alignment of federal SUD prevention and treatment strategies with those at the state and local levels. Each workgroup presented its draft final materials and recommendations to the ISUDCC on December 6, 2023. These materials specifically address the gaps within the substance use continuum regarding harm reduction. All recommendations are grounded in the definitions, pillars, core principles, and practices outlined in SAMHSA’s published Harm Reduction Framework. At the June 10, 2024 meeting of the ISUDCC, the Committee considered and voted to approve a final report, with amendments, with the materials generated by the workgroup. The report encompasses five critical areas: systems development, service delivery models, workforce development, research, and federal programs. The ISUDCC's adopted recommendations aim to advance the field by enhancing understanding and action regarding the integration and coordination of harm reduction with the three primary components of the substance use continuum: prevention, treatment, and recovery. This report is currently undergoing clearance for publication.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	0.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	N/A	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	N/A	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	The public can find information on agency feedback captured on the council meeting minutes. Agency offers feedback on issues presented before the council at the official meetings. The meeting minutes are posted on the agency website at: https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/advisory-councils/meetings. Status reports on actions by SAMHSA on matters that have come before the Committee are provided at Committee meetings. After the ISUDCC passes a resolution and sends it to the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), it is SAMHSA's policy to ensure that a response to the Committee is provided within a reasonable time frame. SAMHSA also provides feedback to the members with the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) attending the Committee meetings and addressing the members, directly. Feedback is also provided to the Committee, and through presentations from staff within and outside SAMHSA. Minutes of the open session are prepared and circulated in draft to the members for clearance and approval at the next official meeting. To accomplish these goals, summaries of information may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to Committee members. Communications from SAMHSA staff to Committee members include issue papers, fact sheets, press releases, reports and other documents. SAMHSA ensures that Committee members have direct access to its senior management and technical experts.	Narrative Description*	The Interdepartmental Substance Use Disorders Coordinating Committee (hereafter referred to as the Committee) is required under Section 7022 of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act, Public Law 115-271).). The Committee is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of federal advisory committees. Communities Act (SUPPORT Act, Public Law 115-271). The Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary), in coordination with the Director of National Drug Control Policy, is required to establish a Committee to identify areas for improved coordination related to substance use, including research, services, supports and prevention activities across all relevant Federal agencies. In identifying areas for coordination, the committee will provide recommendations for improving Federal programs for the prevention and treatment of, and recovery from, substance use disorders, including by expanding access to prevention, treatment and recovery services. They will also analyze substance use disorder prevention and treatment strategies in different regions of and populations in the United States and evaluate the extent to which Federal substance use disorder and treatment strategies are aligned with State and local substance disorder and treatment strategies. The committee shall terminate in May 2025.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$0.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$0.00	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$0.00
4. Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$0.00	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$0.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$0.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs	$0.00	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$0.00
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	5/16/2025 4:20 PM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
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