Hoeven Joins Senate in Passing Legislation to Combat Opioid Abuse, Support STEM Education Opportunities

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Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined the Senate in passing Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 funding legislation to help combat the opioid abuse epidemic and support greater education opportunities, including in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This follows the bill's approval in conference committee, and it awaits consideration by the House of Representatives before being sent to the president to be signed into law.

"These investments support partnerships between federal, state and local health care and education providers," Hoeven said. "That means we can better combat the opioid abuse crisis, while also empowering citizens across the state to lead healthy and productive lives. Ultimately, we are working to expand opportunities for families and individuals to achieve their goals, pursue valuable careers and build a better future for our state and nation."

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