34 U.S.C. § 10704: Equitable distribution of funds

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.