Rep. Zeldin Joins Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic

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Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, C -- NY-1) announced that he has joined the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic, which currently has over 30 members. The task force will host their first briefing during the week of November 16, 2015.

"Our communities and families on Long Island have been severely impacted by the rise of prescription drug abuse and the growing heroin epidemic," said Congressman Zeldin. "I am deeply concerned with the drug crisis on Long Island, which is why combating the rise of drug abuse is of paramount concern to me in Congress. I am proud to join the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic, which will focus on finding solutions, spreading awareness and increasing educational efforts; as well as hearing from affected families and individuals sharing their input."

Congressman Zeldin also cosponsors The Stop Overdose Stat (SOS) Act (H.R. 2850), which would provide an additional $25 million over a 5 year period for Naloxone production and distribution, to help increase the supply, and provide more medical professionals and families with this life saving drug. The SOS Act will also establish a preventative research task force, which will be established to research ways to prevent future overdose deaths, taking a preventative approach against drug abuse.

Congressman Zeldin concluded, "I will continue to support legislation aimed at increasing treatment and recovery services, and providing the proper education and resources at a local level on Long Island and across New York State, and look forward to hosting a community summit on this issue. Together, as a community, we can reverse the growing drug crisis we've seen on Long Island and across the country."

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