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June 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Buchanan, Pappas Demand Action on Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Deadly Fentanyl Rep. Clifford Franklin, ...
June 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of House of Representatives - Buchanan, Pappas Demand Action on Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Deadly Fentanyl Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
June 28, 2021 America Must Demand Better Rep. John Joyce
June 24, 2021 Bennet, Collins Introduce Legislation to Significantly Expand Opioid, Substance Use Training for Providers Nationwide Sen. Michael Bennet
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people I am working in the Senate with @SenBooker and @RonWyden to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and help the communities who have been hurt--especially communities of color." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2021 Norton Secures Victories in House D.C. Appropriations Bill Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and Government, the Hon. Chris Van Hollen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Provide Resources, Millions in Support to Nevada Small Businesses Sen. Ed Markey, ...
June 22, 2021 Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 22, 2021 NH Delegation Announces Nearly $560K to Expand Telehealth Services at Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "We now know that this wrong-headed crack-powder disparity has ruined thousands of lives and failed to move us one step closer to ending the scourge of drug addiction in America. Enough. #EndtheDisparity" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "New York not only legalized marijuana--but ensured restorative justice for those harmed by the War on Drugs This is a model for how Congress must deal with this issue I'm working with @SenBooker & @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "Fentanyl seizures at the southern border were Upwards arrow~300% in May compared to last year. The Biden Admin's border crisis continues to endanger folks across #Iowa and this country. They need to take immediate action." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 21, 2021 Cotton Bill to Equalize Minimum Penalties for Powder and Crack Cocaine Trafficking Sen. Tom Cotton
June 18, 2021 Johnson Announces $250,000 in Federal Grants to Combat Opioid Epidemic Rep. Mike Johnson
June 18, 2021 Sen. Cramer: National Drug Control Policy Awards Funds to Grand Forks Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Sen. Kevin Cramer
June 17, 2021 Tweet - "Since passage of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, the crack & powder cocaine sentencing disparity has disproportionately impacted people of color. It's time to right our wrong. I look forward to discussing legislative solutions, including mine & @SenBooker's bipartisan EQUAL Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Hickenlooper Amendment to Ease Barriers to Study Marijuana-Impaired Driving Passes Senate Committee Sen. John Hickenlooper
June 16, 2021 Durbin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma Sen. Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Whitehouse, Grassley & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing International Day against Drug Abuse & Trafficking Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 15, 2021 Crapo Statement at Hearing on Mental Health Care in America Sen. Mike Crapo
June 15, 2021 Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health and Addiction Services in Montana Sen. Steve Daines
June 15, 2021 Senators Stabenow, Blunt Announce New Bill to Expand Community Mental Health and Addiction Services Nationwide Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
June 15, 2021 Brief Summary of Issues Rep. Glenn Grothman
June 15, 2021 Capito, Sinema Introduce Multiple Substance Impaired Driving Prevention Act Sen. Shelley Capito
June 14, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Esg Disclosure Simplification Act of and for Other Purposes Rep. Chip Roy
June 14, 2021 Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislation to Ban Ketamine Two Years After the Death of Elijah McClain Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 14, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are sending a clear message--they want an end to marijuana prohibition. That is why I'm working with @RonWyden and @SenBooker to end the federal prohibition and to repair the damage done by the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Esg Disclosure Simplification Act of and for Other Purposes Rep. Guy Reschenthaler
June 10, 2021 Hearing of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Hearing on the FY2022 Budget Request for the Department of Health and Human Services Sen. Shelley Capito
June 9, 2021 Biden Admin's Anti-Police, Open-Border Agenda is Wreaking Havoc on Local Law Enforcement Rep. August Pfluger
June 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
June 8, 2021 DEA Raid of Southern California Illegal Marijuana Grow Operations Comes Following Obernolte, Garcia Letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland Rep. Jay Obernolte
June 8, 2021 Rep. Boebert Takes Kamala to Task at the Border Rep. Lauren Boebert
May 28, 2021 Introduction of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021 Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 28, 2021 Nadler, Blumenauer, Lee, Jackson Lee, Jeffries, and Velázquez Reintroduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 27, 2021 Senate Passes Feinstein, Ruiz Bill to Improve Access to Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
May 27, 2021 Endless Frontier Act-- continued Sen. Ron Johnson
May 26, 2021 Durbin Questions Nominees To Lead ATF And DEA In Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Reps. Schneider, Kuster, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train More Doctors to Combat Opioid Epidemic Rep. Brad Schneider
May 26, 2021 Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Stewardship Fee to Support Substance Use Treatment Sen. Tammy Baldwin
May 26, 2021 Momentum Builds for Buchanan Bill to Combat Deadly Opioids Rep. Vern Buchanan
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "For decades, young Americans--disproportionately Americans of color--have been arrested and jailed for carrying even small amounts of marijuana. I won't stop working to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the harms of the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2021 Torres Introduces Bill Addressing Dangers of Illicit Nitrous Oxide Use Rep. Norma Torres
May 25, 2021 Letter to Marcia Fudge, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Norton Requests HUD Permit Marijuana in Public Housing Rep. Eleanor Norton
May 22, 2021 Senators Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
May 21, 2021 King, Bipartisan Group Introduce LifeBOAT Act to Establish Stewardship Fee to Support Substance Use Treatment Sen. Angus King
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "In state after state, in ballot initiatives and constitutional amendments, Americans are sending a clear message--they want an end to marijuana prohibition I'm working with @SenBooker & @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation in the Senate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are sending a clear message--they want an end to marijuana prohibition. I'm working with Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Cory Booker to end the federal prohibition and to repair the damage done by the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "Glad that MD will receive nearly $55.4 million from the #AmericanRescuePlan to expand access to mental health services and substance use disorder treatment programs. These funds will better support individuals coping with mental illness and addiction." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $55.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Mental Health Services and Combat the Opioid Epidemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Date Title Politician
June 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Buchanan, Pappas Demand Action on Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Deadly Fentanyl Rep.Clifford Franklin, ...
June 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of House of Representatives - Buchanan, Pappas Demand Action on Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Deadly Fentanyl Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
June 28, 2021 America Must Demand Better Rep.John Joyce
June 24, 2021 Bennet, Collins Introduce Legislation to Significantly Expand Opioid, Substance Use Training for Providers Nationwide Sen.Michael Bennet
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people I am working in the Senate with @SenBooker and @RonWyden to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and help the communities who have been hurt--especially communities of color." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2021 Norton Secures Victories in House D.C. Appropriations Bill Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and Government, the Hon. Chris Van Hollen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Provide Resources, Millions in Support to Nevada Small Businesses Sen.Ed Markey, ...
June 22, 2021 Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 22, 2021 NH Delegation Announces Nearly $560K to Expand Telehealth Services at Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "We now know that this wrong-headed crack-powder disparity has ruined thousands of lives and failed to move us one step closer to ending the scourge of drug addiction in America. Enough. #EndtheDisparity" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "New York not only legalized marijuana--but ensured restorative justice for those harmed by the War on Drugs This is a model for how Congress must deal with this issue I'm working with @SenBooker & @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "Fentanyl seizures at the southern border were Upwards arrow~300% in May compared to last year. The Biden Admin's border crisis continues to endanger folks across #Iowa and this country. They need to take immediate action." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 21, 2021 Cotton Bill to Equalize Minimum Penalties for Powder and Crack Cocaine Trafficking Sen.Tom Cotton
June 18, 2021 Johnson Announces $250,000 in Federal Grants to Combat Opioid Epidemic Rep.Mike Johnson
June 18, 2021 Sen. Cramer: National Drug Control Policy Awards Funds to Grand Forks Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Sen.Kevin Cramer
June 17, 2021 Tweet - "Since passage of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, the crack & powder cocaine sentencing disparity has disproportionately impacted people of color. It's time to right our wrong. I look forward to discussing legislative solutions, including mine & @SenBooker's bipartisan EQUAL Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Hickenlooper Amendment to Ease Barriers to Study Marijuana-Impaired Driving Passes Senate Committee Sen.John Hickenlooper
June 16, 2021 Durbin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma Sen.Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Whitehouse, Grassley & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing International Day against Drug Abuse & Trafficking Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 15, 2021 Crapo Statement at Hearing on Mental Health Care in America Sen.Mike Crapo
June 15, 2021 Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health and Addiction Services in Montana Sen.Steve Daines
June 15, 2021 Senators Stabenow, Blunt Announce New Bill to Expand Community Mental Health and Addiction Services Nationwide Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
June 15, 2021 Brief Summary of Issues Rep.Glenn Grothman
June 15, 2021 Capito, Sinema Introduce Multiple Substance Impaired Driving Prevention Act Sen.Shelley Capito
June 14, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Esg Disclosure Simplification Act of and for Other Purposes Rep.Chip Roy
June 14, 2021 Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislation to Ban Ketamine Two Years After the Death of Elijah McClain Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 14, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are sending a clear message--they want an end to marijuana prohibition. That is why I'm working with @RonWyden and @SenBooker to end the federal prohibition and to repair the damage done by the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Esg Disclosure Simplification Act of and for Other Purposes Rep.Guy Reschenthaler
June 10, 2021 Hearing of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Hearing on the FY2022 Budget Request for the Department of Health and Human Services Sen.Shelley Capito
June 9, 2021 Biden Admin's Anti-Police, Open-Border Agenda is Wreaking Havoc on Local Law Enforcement Rep.August Pfluger
June 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
June 8, 2021 DEA Raid of Southern California Illegal Marijuana Grow Operations Comes Following Obernolte, Garcia Letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland Rep.Jay Obernolte
June 8, 2021 Rep. Boebert Takes Kamala to Task at the Border Rep.Lauren Boebert
May 28, 2021 Introduction of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021 Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 28, 2021 Nadler, Blumenauer, Lee, Jackson Lee, Jeffries, and Velázquez Reintroduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 27, 2021 Senate Passes Feinstein, Ruiz Bill to Improve Access to Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
May 27, 2021 Endless Frontier Act-- continued Sen.Ron Johnson
May 26, 2021 Durbin Questions Nominees To Lead ATF And DEA In Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Reps. Schneider, Kuster, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train More Doctors to Combat Opioid Epidemic Rep.Brad Schneider
May 26, 2021 Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Stewardship Fee to Support Substance Use Treatment Sen.Tammy Baldwin
May 26, 2021 Momentum Builds for Buchanan Bill to Combat Deadly Opioids Rep.Vern Buchanan
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "For decades, young Americans--disproportionately Americans of color--have been arrested and jailed for carrying even small amounts of marijuana. I won't stop working to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the harms of the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2021 Torres Introduces Bill Addressing Dangers of Illicit Nitrous Oxide Use Rep.Norma Torres
May 25, 2021 Letter to Marcia Fudge, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Norton Requests HUD Permit Marijuana in Public Housing Rep.Eleanor Norton
May 22, 2021 Senators Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
May 21, 2021 King, Bipartisan Group Introduce LifeBOAT Act to Establish Stewardship Fee to Support Substance Use Treatment Sen.Angus King
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "In state after state, in ballot initiatives and constitutional amendments, Americans are sending a clear message--they want an end to marijuana prohibition I'm working with @SenBooker & @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation in the Senate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are sending a clear message--they want an end to marijuana prohibition. I'm working with Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Cory Booker to end the federal prohibition and to repair the damage done by the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "Glad that MD will receive nearly $55.4 million from the #AmericanRescuePlan to expand access to mental health services and substance use disorder treatment programs. These funds will better support individuals coping with mental illness and addiction." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $55.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Mental Health Services and Combat the Opioid Epidemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen
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