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Oct. 20, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Combat Opioid Abuse Rep. Joe Morelle
Oct. 19, 2021 Congresswoman Trahan Highlights Health Priorities at UMass Chan Medical School Rep. Lori Trahan
Oct. 19, 2021 Senator Collins Secures Nearly $1.4 Million in Funding Bill to Increase Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services Sen. Susan Collins
Oct. 18, 2021 Shaheen Helps Secure Numerous NH Priorities in CJS Appropriations Bill, from Addressing Substance Use Disorder Crisis to Violence Against Women & More Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Oct. 15, 2021 Senator Collins Visits New Mental Health, Opioid Addiction Treatment Facility at St. Mary's Hospital Sen. Susan Collins
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I have witnessed firsthand the pain of friends who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses. This tragic epidemic has been exacerbated by the economic shutdowns of 2020 and the exploding border crisis. We must take it seriously." Rep. Gary Palmer
Oct. 14, 2021 Senators Markey, Murkowski and Representative Kuster Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Expand Access to Opioid Treatment in Correctional Facilities Sen. Ed Markey
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Facebook users should be given more transparency & power over what info they're fed on FB. Users need to be empowered to make their own decisions about the content they want to see." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are sending a clear message--they want an end to marijuana prohibition. That's why @SenBooker , @RonWyden , and I are working to pass our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to end the federal prohibition and undo the harms of the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2021 Moulton Announces North Reading to Receive $675,000 from Federal Government to Combat Youth Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Use Rep. Seth Moulton
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Booker, Warren Call of DOJ to Decriminalize Cannabis Sen. Cory Booker
Oct. 8, 2021 Joyce, Lamb, Brown, Cotton Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Investigate Fentanyl, Protect Officers Rep. Dave Joyce
Oct. 8, 2021 Merkley, Wyden Announce $10 Million for Oregon State University Hemp Research Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 8, 2021 Merkley, Wyden Announce $10 Million for Oregon State University Hemp Research Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 7, 2021 Kennedy, Paul introduce bill to improve drug safety and reduce animal testing Sen. John Kennedy
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Tamara Syrek Jensen, JD, Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality Director; and Stephen Boren, M.D., MBA, National Government Services Medical Director - Emmer Advocates for Alternative Pain Management Options to Address the Opioid Epidemic Rep. Tom Emmer
Oct. 7, 2021 Fitzpatrick, Strickland, Wild Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Foster Youth Affected by the Opioid Crisis Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Paul, Booker Introduce Bipartisan FDA Modernization Act to End Animal Testing Mandates Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Rep. Cuellar Announces Nearly $5 Million for the Camino Real Community Services Center to Battle Mental Illnesses, Emotional Disturbances, and Substance Abuse Rep. Henry Cuellar
Oct. 6, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders Sen. Bernie Sanders
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rachel L. Levine, M.D., Assistant Secretary of Health and the Hon. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use - Baldwin Urges HHS to Address Unmet Mental Health Needs of Transgender Youth Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "For decades, Americans--disproportionately Americans of color--have been arrested & jailed for carrying small amounts of marijuana. I'm working with @SenBooker & @RonWyden to pass our Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act to end federal prohibition." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anne Milgram, Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency - Senator Hassan Calls on the DEA to Combat Rise in Counterfeit, Dangerous Drugs Sen. Maggie Hassan
Oct. 1, 2021 Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Introduce Legislation To Clarify Retroactivity Of Crack Cocaine Sentencing Reform Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Pappas Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown, Extend His Bipartisan Fentanyl Scheduling Legislation Rep. Chris Pappas
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is endangering communities across the country. I spoke with SD sheriffs, & they're seeing the effects in our state. Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere said the problem with drugs is worse than he's ever seen from meth & fentanyl pouring across the border." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Correa Applauds the Judiciary Committee Passage of the MORE Act Rep. Lou Correa
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden to pass our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to end federal prohibition. It's long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and ensure equity for communities--especially those of color--impacted by the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 30, 2021 Amata Welcomes DOJ Rehabilitation Grant Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
Sept. 30, 2021 Tonko Cheers Inclusion of 4 Major Priorities in Addiction & Mental Health Agenda Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 29, 2021 With Overdoses Rising Amidst Pandemic, Capito, Manchin Introduce Resolution Designating September as "National Recovery Month" Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Sept. 29, 2021 Tillis Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Investigate Fentanyl, Protect Officers Sen. Thom Tillis
Sept. 29, 2021 With Overdoses Rising Amidst Pandemic, Senators King and Capito Lead Resolution Designating September as "National Recovery Month" Sen. Angus King
Sept. 29, 2021 Joyce, Trone Lead Bipartisan Effort to Combat Stigma Surrounding Addiction during National Recovery Month Rep. Dave Joyce
Sept. 29, 2021 Senator Hassan Joins in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help NH Law Enforcement Better Detect Fentanyl and Protect Officers Sen. Maggie Hassan
Sept. 29, 2021 Mfume, Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $18.2 Million to Support Community-Based Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery Services Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Sept. 29, 2021 Capito, Manchin Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Investigate Fentanyl, Protect Officers Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO GIVE POLICE HIGH-TECH DEVICES TO DETECT FENTANYL, ILLEGAL DRUGS Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Sept. 28, 2021 Armstrong and Jeffries Applaud Overwhelming House Passage of The EQUAL Act Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Pressley Statement on Sheriff Tompkins's Mass and Cass Proposal Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Sept. 28, 2021 Senate Sponsors Laud House Passage Of EQUAL Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "This commonsense legislation will help reform our criminal justice system so that it better lives up to the ideals of true justice & equality under the law. I join my colleagues in applauding the House for its vote today and urge my colleagues in the Senate to support this bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Klobuchar, Wicker Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Treatment Courts Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 27, 2021 Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 27, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $36 Million In Federal Funding For Mental Health Treatment And Research Centers Across Upstate New York Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2021 Letter to Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drugs - Romney and Kaine Press FDA on Delay of E-Cigarette Sales Decision, Request Guidance on Menthol Flavors to Protect Youth from Harmful Products Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Sept. 24, 2021 Letter to Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Kaine & Romney Press FDA on Delay of E-Cigarette Sales Decision, Guidance on Menthol Flavors to Protect Youth from Harmful Products Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Sept. 23, 2021 Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force Holds Discussion with ONDCP Acting Director Regina LaBelle Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Sept. 22, 2021 Tweet - "It's long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana, enact criminal justice reforms, and invest in communities hurt by the War on Drugs. That's why @SenBooker, @RonWyden, and I are working to pass our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2021 King Announces Nearly $1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Sen. Angus King
Date Title Politician
Oct. 20, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Combat Opioid Abuse Rep.Joe Morelle
Oct. 19, 2021 Congresswoman Trahan Highlights Health Priorities at UMass Chan Medical School Rep.Lori Trahan
Oct. 19, 2021 Senator Collins Secures Nearly $1.4 Million in Funding Bill to Increase Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services Sen.Susan Collins
Oct. 18, 2021 Shaheen Helps Secure Numerous NH Priorities in CJS Appropriations Bill, from Addressing Substance Use Disorder Crisis to Violence Against Women & More Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Oct. 15, 2021 Senator Collins Visits New Mental Health, Opioid Addiction Treatment Facility at St. Mary's Hospital Sen.Susan Collins
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I have witnessed firsthand the pain of friends who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses. This tragic epidemic has been exacerbated by the economic shutdowns of 2020 and the exploding border crisis. We must take it seriously." Rep.Gary Palmer
Oct. 14, 2021 Senators Markey, Murkowski and Representative Kuster Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Expand Access to Opioid Treatment in Correctional Facilities Sen.Ed Markey
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Facebook users should be given more transparency & power over what info they're fed on FB. Users need to be empowered to make their own decisions about the content they want to see." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are sending a clear message--they want an end to marijuana prohibition. That's why @SenBooker , @RonWyden , and I are working to pass our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to end the federal prohibition and undo the harms of the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2021 Moulton Announces North Reading to Receive $675,000 from Federal Government to Combat Youth Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Use Rep.Seth Moulton
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Booker, Warren Call of DOJ to Decriminalize Cannabis Sen.Cory Booker
Oct. 8, 2021 Joyce, Lamb, Brown, Cotton Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Investigate Fentanyl, Protect Officers Rep.Dave Joyce
Oct. 8, 2021 Merkley, Wyden Announce $10 Million for Oregon State University Hemp Research Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 8, 2021 Merkley, Wyden Announce $10 Million for Oregon State University Hemp Research Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 7, 2021 Kennedy, Paul introduce bill to improve drug safety and reduce animal testing Sen.John Kennedy
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Tamara Syrek Jensen, JD, Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality Director; and Stephen Boren, M.D., MBA, National Government Services Medical Director - Emmer Advocates for Alternative Pain Management Options to Address the Opioid Epidemic Rep.Tom Emmer
Oct. 7, 2021 Fitzpatrick, Strickland, Wild Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Foster Youth Affected by the Opioid Crisis Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Paul, Booker Introduce Bipartisan FDA Modernization Act to End Animal Testing Mandates Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Rep. Cuellar Announces Nearly $5 Million for the Camino Real Community Services Center to Battle Mental Illnesses, Emotional Disturbances, and Substance Abuse Rep.Henry Cuellar
Oct. 6, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders Sen.Bernie Sanders
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rachel L. Levine, M.D., Assistant Secretary of Health and the Hon. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use - Baldwin Urges HHS to Address Unmet Mental Health Needs of Transgender Youth Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "For decades, Americans--disproportionately Americans of color--have been arrested & jailed for carrying small amounts of marijuana. I'm working with @SenBooker & @RonWyden to pass our Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act to end federal prohibition." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anne Milgram, Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency - Senator Hassan Calls on the DEA to Combat Rise in Counterfeit, Dangerous Drugs Sen.Maggie Hassan
Oct. 1, 2021 Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Introduce Legislation To Clarify Retroactivity Of Crack Cocaine Sentencing Reform Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Pappas Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown, Extend His Bipartisan Fentanyl Scheduling Legislation Rep.Chris Pappas
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is endangering communities across the country. I spoke with SD sheriffs, & they're seeing the effects in our state. Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere said the problem with drugs is worse than he's ever seen from meth & fentanyl pouring across the border." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Correa Applauds the Judiciary Committee Passage of the MORE Act Rep.Lou Correa
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden to pass our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to end federal prohibition. It's long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and ensure equity for communities--especially those of color--impacted by the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 30, 2021 Amata Welcomes DOJ Rehabilitation Grant Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
Sept. 30, 2021 Tonko Cheers Inclusion of 4 Major Priorities in Addiction & Mental Health Agenda Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 29, 2021 With Overdoses Rising Amidst Pandemic, Capito, Manchin Introduce Resolution Designating September as "National Recovery Month" Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
Sept. 29, 2021 Tillis Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Investigate Fentanyl, Protect Officers Sen.Thom Tillis
Sept. 29, 2021 With Overdoses Rising Amidst Pandemic, Senators King and Capito Lead Resolution Designating September as "National Recovery Month" Sen.Angus King
Sept. 29, 2021 Joyce, Trone Lead Bipartisan Effort to Combat Stigma Surrounding Addiction during National Recovery Month Rep.Dave Joyce
Sept. 29, 2021 Senator Hassan Joins in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help NH Law Enforcement Better Detect Fentanyl and Protect Officers Sen.Maggie Hassan
Sept. 29, 2021 Mfume, Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $18.2 Million to Support Community-Based Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery Services Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Sept. 29, 2021 Capito, Manchin Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Investigate Fentanyl, Protect Officers Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO GIVE POLICE HIGH-TECH DEVICES TO DETECT FENTANYL, ILLEGAL DRUGS Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Sept. 28, 2021 Armstrong and Jeffries Applaud Overwhelming House Passage of The EQUAL Act Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Pressley Statement on Sheriff Tompkins's Mass and Cass Proposal Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Sept. 28, 2021 Senate Sponsors Laud House Passage Of EQUAL Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "This commonsense legislation will help reform our criminal justice system so that it better lives up to the ideals of true justice & equality under the law. I join my colleagues in applauding the House for its vote today and urge my colleagues in the Senate to support this bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Klobuchar, Wicker Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Treatment Courts Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 27, 2021 Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 27, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $36 Million In Federal Funding For Mental Health Treatment And Research Centers Across Upstate New York Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2021 Letter to Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drugs - Romney and Kaine Press FDA on Delay of E-Cigarette Sales Decision, Request Guidance on Menthol Flavors to Protect Youth from Harmful Products Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Sept. 24, 2021 Letter to Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Kaine & Romney Press FDA on Delay of E-Cigarette Sales Decision, Guidance on Menthol Flavors to Protect Youth from Harmful Products Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Sept. 23, 2021 Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force Holds Discussion with ONDCP Acting Director Regina LaBelle Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Sept. 22, 2021 Tweet - "It's long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana, enact criminal justice reforms, and invest in communities hurt by the War on Drugs. That's why @SenBooker, @RonWyden, and I are working to pass our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2021 King Announces Nearly $1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Sen.Angus King
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