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July 19, 2021 Opioid Epidemic Sen. John Cornyn
July 17, 2021 Senator Hassan Discusses Importance of Broadening Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 17, 2021 Senator Hassan Discusses Importance of Broadening Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 16, 2021 Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Framework to Curb Spread of Rapidly Evolving Synthetic Drugs Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 16, 2021 Stefanik Announces Two Drug-Free Communities Grants Awarded to Lowville and Hogansburg Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 15, 2021 As Opioid Crisis Accelerates, Senators Markey and Braun Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Prescriber Education, Require Warning Label on Addictive Opioid Medications Sen. Ed Markey
July 15, 2021 Hearing of The Health Subcommittee of The House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Brett Guthrie, Markup on 9 Bills Rep. Steven Guthrie
July 15, 2021 Griffith Congratulates Drug Prevention Coalition in Tazewell on $125,000 Grant Rep. Howard Griffith
July 15, 2021 Dr. Joyce: We Must Support Drug-Free Community Coalitions Rep. John Joyce
July 15, 2021 Sen. Moran Statement on President Biden's ATF Nominee Sen. Jerry Moran
July 15, 2021 Tweet - "I am the first Majority Leader to say that we need to end the federal prohibition on marijuana. And with the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act that @RonWyden, @SenBooker, and I released yesterday: We are working to do just that and undo the harms of the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm standing today with @RonWyden & @SenBooker to release a discussion draft of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act It's our legislative proposal to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and repair damage done by the War on Drugs--especially in communities of color" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "For decades, young people have been arrested and jailed for carrying even a small amount of marijuana. It's long past time for change. I'm standing today with @RonWyden and @SenBooker to release our draft of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Grassley Statement on Draft Marijuana Legislation Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "As the pandemic raged in 2020, so did our nation's opioid epidemic. To address this, the #AmericanRescuePlan provided billions in funding to address mental health & addiction needs in our communities. We must continue to expand access to treatment & prevent the pain of addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force Statement on Record Number of Overdose Deaths in 2020 Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
July 14, 2021 Markey Decries Massive Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths Calls for Action on Fentanyl and Treatment Expansion Sen. Ed Markey
July 14, 2021 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker
July 14, 2021 Arrington Introduces Drug Pricing Bills to Stop Foreign Freeloading and Protect Rebates for Seniors Rep. Jodey Arrington
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "Nearly 70% support legalizing marijuana The overwhelming majority of Americans live in states where marijuana's legal in some form Today--I'm proud to stand with @RonWyden & @SenBooker to release our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act that ends the federal prohibition." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "The federal prohibition on marijuana has disproportionately harmed young people of color. Our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act: Ends the federal prohibition Expunges federal non-violent marijuana crimes And invests in communities hurt by the War on Drugs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer, Senate Finance Committee Chair Wyden And Senator Booker Release Discussion Draft Of Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act, Legislation To End The Federal Cannabis Prohibition And Unfair Targeting Of Communities Of Color Sen. Ron Wyden
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "It's long past time to end the federal prohibition and undo the harms of the War on Drugs. That's why @SenBooker, @RonWyden, and I are introducing our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force Statement on Record Number of Overdose Deaths in 2020 Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
July 14, 2021 Fentanyl Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Rep. Obernolte Tours Illegal Marijuana Grows from The Air, Re-Ups Request To Attorney General Garland: "The issue remains untenable" Rep. Jay Obernolte
July 14, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer, Senate Finance Committee Chair Wyden And Senator Booker Release Discussion Draft Of Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act, Legislation To End The Federal Cannabis Prohibition And Unfair Targeting Of Communities Of Color Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Capito on Biden's Border Crisis: "They Have No Plan for this Flood of Humanity" Sen. Shelley Capito
July 13, 2021 Senator Hassan Statement on President Biden's Announcement to Nominate Dr. Rahul Gupta as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 13, 2021 Barrasso: Biden Admin is Making Border Crisis Worse Sen. John Barrasso
July 13, 2021 Border Security Sen. John Barrasso
July 13, 2021 Senator Hassan Statement on President Biden's Announcement to Nominate Dr. Rahul Gupta as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 11, 2021 CPAC Panel 2021 - Transcript: Hagerty Talks Border Crisis, America's Adversaries, Biden's Weak Leadership at CPAC 2021 Sen. Bill Hagerty
July 10, 2021 Tweet - "There's a surge of drug smuggling and illegal crossings at our southern border right now. What are Democrats doing? Calling to defund Border Patrol, ICE, and the Department of Homeland Security. Insanity." Rep. Steve Scalise
July 10, 2021 Portman, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Guatemala, Meet with President Alejandro Giammattei, Foreign Minister Pedro Brolo, Civil Society, and Business Leaders Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
July 8, 2021 Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Fight Addiction Rep. James Hill
July 8, 2021 Portman, Kaine Lead Bipartisan CODEL to Colombia, Meet with President Duque and Civil Society Members to Strengthen Bilateral Relationship Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
July 8, 2021 Tweet - "We must end the federal prohibition on marijuana while ensuring restorative justice for those harmed by the War on Drugs. I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2021 Letter to Regina M. LaBelle, Acting Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy - Grassley Pushes Acting Drug Czar to Include Policies to Combat Overdoses, Crime in National Drug Strategy Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 7, 2021 Collins, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Significantly Expand Opioid, Substance Use Training for Providers Nationwide Sen. Susan Collins
July 7, 2021 Portman, Kaine Lead CODEL on Visit to Quito, Ecuador to Meet with President Guillermo Lasso, Other Members of the Ecuadorian Government, National Assembly Leaders, and Members of the Business Community and Civil Society Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are sending a clear message: They want an end to marijuana prohibition. I'm working in the Senate with @SenBooker and @RonWyden to end the federal prohibition and to repair the damage done by the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 6, 2021 Kaine, Portman Lead Bipartisan CODEL To Mexico, Meet With Government Officials, Business And Civil Society Leaders, Discuss COVID Relief Efforts Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
July 2, 2021 Representative Angie Craig cosponsors Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana at the Federal Level Rep. Angie Craig
July 2, 2021 Tonko, Trone Introduce Major Bipartisan Bill to Address Addiction Epidemic Rep. Paul Tonko
July 2, 2021 Rep. Leger Fernández Announces White House Grant to Help Prevent Youth Substance Use in New Mexico Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
July 1, 2021 Senators Collins, King Announce $150,000 to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic Among Maine's Youth Sen. Susan Collins
July 1, 2021 Senators Collins, King Announce $150,000 to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic Among Maine's Youth Sen. Angus King
June 30, 2021 NH Delegation Announces $500,000 Over Five Years Heading to NH to Address the Substance Use Disorder Epidemic Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 28, 2021 America Must Demand Better Rep. John Joyce
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July 19, 2021 Opioid Epidemic Sen.John Cornyn
July 17, 2021 Senator Hassan Discusses Importance of Broadening Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 17, 2021 Senator Hassan Discusses Importance of Broadening Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 16, 2021 Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Framework to Curb Spread of Rapidly Evolving Synthetic Drugs Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 16, 2021 Stefanik Announces Two Drug-Free Communities Grants Awarded to Lowville and Hogansburg Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 15, 2021 As Opioid Crisis Accelerates, Senators Markey and Braun Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Prescriber Education, Require Warning Label on Addictive Opioid Medications Sen.Ed Markey
July 15, 2021 Hearing of The Health Subcommittee of The House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Brett Guthrie, Markup on 9 Bills Rep.Steven Guthrie
July 15, 2021 Griffith Congratulates Drug Prevention Coalition in Tazewell on $125,000 Grant Rep.Howard Griffith
July 15, 2021 Dr. Joyce: We Must Support Drug-Free Community Coalitions Rep.John Joyce
July 15, 2021 Sen. Moran Statement on President Biden's ATF Nominee Sen.Jerry Moran
July 15, 2021 Tweet - "I am the first Majority Leader to say that we need to end the federal prohibition on marijuana. And with the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act that @RonWyden, @SenBooker, and I released yesterday: We are working to do just that and undo the harms of the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm standing today with @RonWyden & @SenBooker to release a discussion draft of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act It's our legislative proposal to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and repair damage done by the War on Drugs--especially in communities of color" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "For decades, young people have been arrested and jailed for carrying even a small amount of marijuana. It's long past time for change. I'm standing today with @RonWyden and @SenBooker to release our draft of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Grassley Statement on Draft Marijuana Legislation Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "As the pandemic raged in 2020, so did our nation's opioid epidemic. To address this, the #AmericanRescuePlan provided billions in funding to address mental health & addiction needs in our communities. We must continue to expand access to treatment & prevent the pain of addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force Statement on Record Number of Overdose Deaths in 2020 Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick
July 14, 2021 Markey Decries Massive Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths Calls for Action on Fentanyl and Treatment Expansion Sen.Ed Markey
July 14, 2021 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Cory Booker Sen.Cory Booker
July 14, 2021 Arrington Introduces Drug Pricing Bills to Stop Foreign Freeloading and Protect Rebates for Seniors Rep.Jodey Arrington
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "Nearly 70% support legalizing marijuana The overwhelming majority of Americans live in states where marijuana's legal in some form Today--I'm proud to stand with @RonWyden & @SenBooker to release our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act that ends the federal prohibition." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "The federal prohibition on marijuana has disproportionately harmed young people of color. Our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act: Ends the federal prohibition Expunges federal non-violent marijuana crimes And invests in communities hurt by the War on Drugs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer, Senate Finance Committee Chair Wyden And Senator Booker Release Discussion Draft Of Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act, Legislation To End The Federal Cannabis Prohibition And Unfair Targeting Of Communities Of Color Sen.Ron Wyden
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "It's long past time to end the federal prohibition and undo the harms of the War on Drugs. That's why @SenBooker, @RonWyden, and I are introducing our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force Statement on Record Number of Overdose Deaths in 2020 Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
July 14, 2021 Fentanyl Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Rep. Obernolte Tours Illegal Marijuana Grows from The Air, Re-Ups Request To Attorney General Garland: "The issue remains untenable" Rep.Jay Obernolte
July 14, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer, Senate Finance Committee Chair Wyden And Senator Booker Release Discussion Draft Of Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act, Legislation To End The Federal Cannabis Prohibition And Unfair Targeting Of Communities Of Color Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Capito on Biden's Border Crisis: "They Have No Plan for this Flood of Humanity" Sen.Shelley Capito
July 13, 2021 Senator Hassan Statement on President Biden's Announcement to Nominate Dr. Rahul Gupta as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 13, 2021 Barrasso: Biden Admin is Making Border Crisis Worse Sen.John Barrasso
July 13, 2021 Border Security Sen.John Barrasso
July 13, 2021 Senator Hassan Statement on President Biden's Announcement to Nominate Dr. Rahul Gupta as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 11, 2021 CPAC Panel 2021 - Transcript: Hagerty Talks Border Crisis, America's Adversaries, Biden's Weak Leadership at CPAC 2021 Sen.Bill Hagerty
July 10, 2021 Tweet - "There's a surge of drug smuggling and illegal crossings at our southern border right now. What are Democrats doing? Calling to defund Border Patrol, ICE, and the Department of Homeland Security. Insanity." Rep.Steve Scalise
July 10, 2021 Portman, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Guatemala, Meet with President Alejandro Giammattei, Foreign Minister Pedro Brolo, Civil Society, and Business Leaders Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
July 8, 2021 Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Fight Addiction Rep.James Hill
July 8, 2021 Portman, Kaine Lead Bipartisan CODEL to Colombia, Meet with President Duque and Civil Society Members to Strengthen Bilateral Relationship Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
July 8, 2021 Tweet - "We must end the federal prohibition on marijuana while ensuring restorative justice for those harmed by the War on Drugs. I'm working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2021 Letter to Regina M. LaBelle, Acting Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy - Grassley Pushes Acting Drug Czar to Include Policies to Combat Overdoses, Crime in National Drug Strategy Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 7, 2021 Collins, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Significantly Expand Opioid, Substance Use Training for Providers Nationwide Sen.Susan Collins
July 7, 2021 Portman, Kaine Lead CODEL on Visit to Quito, Ecuador to Meet with President Guillermo Lasso, Other Members of the Ecuadorian Government, National Assembly Leaders, and Members of the Business Community and Civil Society Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are sending a clear message: They want an end to marijuana prohibition. I'm working in the Senate with @SenBooker and @RonWyden to end the federal prohibition and to repair the damage done by the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 6, 2021 Kaine, Portman Lead Bipartisan CODEL To Mexico, Meet With Government Officials, Business And Civil Society Leaders, Discuss COVID Relief Efforts Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
July 2, 2021 Representative Angie Craig cosponsors Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana at the Federal Level Rep.Angie Craig
July 2, 2021 Tonko, Trone Introduce Major Bipartisan Bill to Address Addiction Epidemic Rep.Paul Tonko
July 2, 2021 Rep. Leger Fernández Announces White House Grant to Help Prevent Youth Substance Use in New Mexico Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez
July 1, 2021 Senators Collins, King Announce $150,000 to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic Among Maine's Youth Sen.Susan Collins
July 1, 2021 Senators Collins, King Announce $150,000 to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic Among Maine's Youth Sen.Angus King
June 30, 2021 NH Delegation Announces $500,000 Over Five Years Heading to NH to Address the Substance Use Disorder Epidemic Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 28, 2021 America Must Demand Better Rep.John Joyce
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