SUPPORT RECOVERY WITH ACCOUNTABILITY
Recovery Responsibility Act
Too often, our society waits until people struggling with addiction are arrested or have hit rock bottom before offering real help. The reality is, most of these men and women want help, but they simply can’t afford it. A month of professional rehab can cost $20,000 or more, which is out of reach for most working families. It’s time to modernize how we think about addiction and recovery. We need to stop treating it like a crime and start seeing it for what it is: a personal problem that deserves compassion, structure, and opportunity.
That’s why I wrote the Recovery Responsibility Act draft bill. This plan offers access to federal funds of up to $20,000 for individuals who truly want to turn their lives around, with payments made directly to approved rehabilitation centers. This is not a handout; it is a partnership. Participants repay the support through wage garnishment, with a manageable minimum monthly payment of $248 at 0% interest. Half of any federal or state tax refund will also go toward repayment until the full amount is paid back. The grant cannot be eliminated through bankruptcy, and no one can apply for a second grant until the first one is repaid. This approach builds in both fairness and accountability.
We can give people hope again. We can give families their loved ones back. I’m asking you to stand with me and support this plan so that, together, we can give Americans facing addiction a real and responsible path to recovery. Please read the draft bill I have written below.
Federal Funding
- Up to $20,000 in federal funds for qualified individuals
- Covers comprehensive rehab: inpatient treatment, counseling, and recovery support
Accountability Features
- Grants will be paid back though small wage garnishments and 50% tax rebate garnishments
- Grants cannot be discharged in bankruptcy.
Who Qualifies
Individuals struggling with alcohol dependency, gambling addiction, or chronic drug use disorders.• Must meet federal eligibility criteria and commit to completing treatment.
Benefits Covered
Inpatient rehabilitation programs.
Outpatient counseling and therapy
Medication-assisted treatment.
Recovery support services and aftercare programs.
Draft Bill Recovery Responsibility Act- By Sean Hutchinson NV D3
Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the Recovery Responsibility Act is to provide federal support
for individuals struggling with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions. This
act offers a pathway to rehabilitation while ensuring accountability for
repayment of the financial support provided.
Individual Treatment Grants
Eligible individuals may receive a federal grant of up to $20,000 to cover a
30-day stay in an approved rehabilitation
center. This grant is intended to
remove financial barriers to treatment.
Repayment Terms
The grant functions as a loan to be repaid. Repayment will occur through a
minimum monthly wage garnishment of $150 until the amount is fully
repaid. Additionally, 50% of any tax rebates from the IRS or state authorities
will be garnished and applied toward the repayment.
Second Grant Application Condition
Individuals may only apply for a second grant after the initial grant is
completely repaid. This ensures that additional support is available only to
those who have honored their initial repayment obligations.
Bankruptcy Exclusion
Repayment obligations under this act cannot be discharged through
bankruptcy. This provision ensures that the responsibility to repay the grant
remains intact regardless of future financial difficulties.
Eligibility Restrictions
Individuals currently under criminal investigation, with
pending court dates for any crimes, or who are incarcerated at the time of application are not
eligible for the grant.
And there you have it: the “Recovery Responsibility Act” all wrapped up! If
you need any more changes or additions, just let me know.
Help people get clean and sober.
Lets get this draft bill passed so we can save some lives. Addiction kills our fellow citizens and addiction fuels crime. Your donation makes a difference.
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