United States Code Title 34 — Crime Control and Law Enforcement

§ 10704. Equitable distribution of funds

§ 10704.

In awarding grants under this subchapter, the Attorney General shall distribute funds in a manner that—

(1)

equitably addresses the needs of underserved populations, including rural and tribal communities; and

(2)

focuses on communities that have been disproportionately impacted by opioid abuse as evidenced in part by—

(A)

high rates of primary treatment admissions for heroin and other opioids;

(B)

high rates of drug poisoning deaths from heroin and other opioids; and

(C)

a lack of accessibility to treatment providers and facilities and to emergency medical services.