S.946

MATE Improvement Act Medication Access and Training Expansion Improvement Act

Introduced·3/11/25
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Medication Access and Training Expansion Improvement Act clarifies training requirements for prescribers of controlled substances.

The Medication Access and Training Expansion Improvement Act, also known as the MATE Improvement Act, amends the Controlled Substances Act to clarify training requirements for prescribers of controlled substances. The bill updates the list of approved organizations that can provide training and expands the scope of medical fields covered. It also adjusts the curriculum requirements to include podiatric medicine. The changes are set to take effect as if enacted on December 29, 2022.

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Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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History

Mar 11, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.