| Feb. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Standing with two "Miss Staten Island' winners, Schumer reveals: Despite Fed warning "Dollar' stores across island are still stocking cheap, dangerous China-made over-the-counter drugs & products that could make you sick--or worse; senator demands Feds hone in on SI stores & urges 11 local stores to check the shelves & toss what's bad
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Sanders and Maloney Issue Statement on Indictment of Generic Drug Company Exec Involved in Price-Fixing Scheme
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Murphy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Veterans Recover from Opioid Addiction
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Rep. Greg Murphy, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Senator Hassan Continues Oversight of Department of Justice's Handling of the Opioid Crisis in Meeting with the Agency's Inspector General
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Senators Collins and King Announce $750,000 to Help Mainers with Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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The Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act (S.
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Rep. Betty McCollum
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Chabot, Latta Introduce the FIGHT Fentanyl Act
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Rep. Bob Latta, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Elinore McCance-Katz, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Massachusetts Lawmakers Request Information on Federal Plans to Support Mental Health Needs in Puerto Rico Following Recent Earthquakes
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Rep. Bill Keating, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "State and local law enforcement are on the front lines combatting the opioid epidemic. It's imperative they have the resources they need to keep our communities safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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State of the Union: Rep. Susie Lee Stresses Bipartisanship in Face of Rising Drug Costs
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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Sens. Moran and Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Illinois State Police And Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Himes to Host Shatterproof's Mendell at State of the Union
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Rep. Jim Himes
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Norton Speaks at Grand Opening for Capital City Care Medical Marijuana
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| Jan. 31, 2020
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Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on VA Secretary Wilkie to Release state Reports on Prescription Drug Monitoring Compliance
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Jan. 31, 2020
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Rep. Nadler Statement on S. 3201, the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Rep. Dean welcomes Substance Abuse Awareness Activist, Patrick Flynn, to Tuesday's State of the Union
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Rep. Madeleine Dean
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Bill to Fight Fentanyl in Kentucky Goes to President Trump for Signature
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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House Passes Walberg-Backed Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl
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Rep. Tim Walberg
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Hassan-Backed Bipartisan Bill Targeting Fentanyl Analogues Heads to President's Desk
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes No On S. 3201
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Reps. Dean, Veasey, and McKinley praise the Energy and Commerce Committee's consideration of the Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act
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Rep. Marc Veasey, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Hill Leads Effort to Pass Bipartisan Opioid Legislation
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Rep. James Hill
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Moolenaar Votes to Extend Emergency Ban on Dangerous Fentanyl Analogues
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Rep. John Moolenaar
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Congressman Rogers Votes for Federal Bill to Combat Fentanyl Abuse
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Rep. Hal Rogers
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Sat down with Illinois State's Attorneys today for a discussion on encrypted communications, drug treatment funding, and supporting the John R. Justice student loan program for state prosecutors & public defenders."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Casten Statement on Voting Against Expanding Mandatory Minimums and Calling for Solutions on Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Treatment
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Jan. 28, 2020
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Reschenthaler Criticizes Democrats' Irresponsible Delay of Legislation to Combat Deadly Opioids
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Rep. Guy Reschenthaler
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| Jan. 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. Bruce Summers, Admin. of the Agricultural Marketing Service - Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt And Rep. Joe Courtney Lead Connecticut Congressional Delegation To Urge Changes On USDA's Hemp Production Rules
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| Jan. 27, 2020
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Calling on House of Representatives to Act and Keep Dangerous Drugs off the Streets
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Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
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| Jan. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate passed bipart bill I cosponsored 2renew expiring tools in fight against fentanyl analogues linked 2 so many opioid deaths Bill regulates illicit synthetic fentanyl same as other deadly drugs House must now act before Feb 6 deadline WHAT ARE THEY WAITING FOR??"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Jan. 24, 2020
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Medical, Addiction, and First Responder Groups Endorse Congressman Kim's OPEN Agenda to Combat Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| Jan. 24, 2020
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Shaheen Reintroduces Legislation to Prevent Opioid Misuse Among Students and Student Athletes
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Republicans Request GAO to Review Grant Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Tim Walberg, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Congressman Kim Discusses Opioid Agenda with Local Addiction and Recovery Leaders
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Engel, DeGette Lead Over 50 House Colleagues in Demanding Complete Ban on E-Cigarettes
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Uplift Families in Need During National Poverty Awareness Month
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Jan. 22, 2020
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Lawmakers Prepare to Grill E-Cigarette Makers Over Role in Teen-Vaping Epidemic
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Rep. Diana DeGette
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| Jan. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - NH Delegation Calls on Trump to Continue Opioid Response Grant Funding, Ensure Set-Aside for Hardest-Hit States
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - House Sponsors of SAFE Banking Act Send Letter Urging Partnership, Progress in Senate
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Rep. Warren Davidson, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2020
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Congresswoman Kuster, Senators Murray and Warren Press Drug Enforcement Administration on Long-Overdue Steps to Expand Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 17, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Uttam Dhillon, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration - Congresswoman Kuster, Senators Murray and Warren Press Drug Enforcement Administration on Long-Overdue Steps to Expand Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| Jan. 17, 2020
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Letter to Uttam Dhillon, Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Warner Pushes for Release of Long-Delayed Telehealth Guidance for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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Congressman Kim Announces Launch of Opioid Prevention and Education Now (OPEN) Agenda
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation Cosponsored by Senator Hassan to Help Law Enforcement Tackle the Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Hearing of the Subcommittee on Health of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Pallone Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Cannabis for the New Decade
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Horseracing Integrity Act Reaches Key Milestone in House
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Rep. Andy Barr, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Dingell Bill to Open Cannabis Research Receives Key Hearing
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Rep. Debbie Dingell
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Hearing of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Pallone Remarks at Oversight Hearing on State Efforts to Curb the Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Guthrie Leads Hearing on Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Tweet - ".@EnergyCommerce Democrats have continued to lead efforts to address the opioid crisis. I thank the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for holding a hearing this morning to examine this public health crisis and effective measures to combat it."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Increased Use of Cocaine and Methamphetamine
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Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Castor: While Other States Are Saving Lives and Saving $, Governor DeSantis and Florida Lawmakers Are Missing In Action on Medicaid Expansion and Opioids
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Rep. Kathy Castor
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Latta Focuses on State Efforts to Combat Substance Abuse & the Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Bob Latta
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "The war on drugs has been a spectacular failure. Families have been broken up and communities decimated. It's time to decriminalize marijuana and #EndMassIncarceration. NOW."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Jan. 13, 2020
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Rep. Lucy McBath Joins Stop Opioid Silence and Georgia Colleagues to Speak Out On Opioid Addiction
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Rep. Hank Johnson, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2020
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Letter to Mark Trudeau, President and CEO of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals - Griffith, Energy and Commerce Republicans Press for Answers From Opioid Manufacturers
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Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2020
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Key House Oversight Panel to Hear From State Officials on Front Lines of Fight to Curb Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Diana DeGette
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| Jan. 13, 2020
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Letter to Saeed Motahari, President and CEO of Insys Therapeutics, Inc. - Griffith, Energy and Commerce Republicans Press for Answers From Opioid Manufacturers
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Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2020
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Letter to Craig Landau, President and CEO of Pureau Pharma L.P. - Griffith, Energy and Commerce Republicans Press for Answers From Opioid Manufacturers
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Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2020
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Amid Nationwide Addiction Crisis, Gillibrand Visits Hauppauge To Announce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Support Families Struggling With Substance Use Disorder In New York
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Jan. 10, 2020
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Amid Nationwide Addiction Crisis, Gillibrand Visits Newburgh To Announce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Support Families Struggling With Substance Use Disorder In New York
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Jan. 10, 2020
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Shaheen Holds Roundtable Discussion in Manchester on Implementation of New Flexibility to Treat Meth and Cocaine Use
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Amid Nationwide Addiction Crisis, Senators Gillibrand And Capito, Congressmen Trone And Meuser, Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Support Families Struggling With Substance Use Disorder
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Rep. Dan Meuser, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Congressmen Meuser and Trone Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Families Struggling wit Substance Use Disorder
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Rep. Dan Meuser, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Brindisi Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Illegal Drug Cartels
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Steil Cosponsors Bill to Keep Law Enforcement Safe from Fentanyl Exposure
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Rep. Bryan Steil
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Gov. Justice issues Executive Order creating West Virginia Narcotics Intelligence Unit
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Smucker Cosponsors Medical Marijuana Research Act
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Rep. Lloyd Smucker
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Brownley Introduces Bill To Expand Drug And Alcohol Treatment Programs For Women Veterans
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Rep. Julia Brownley
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| Dec. 23, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Give Tribes More Resources to Respond to Opioid Epidemic and Mental Health Issues
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm glad to see the results of last year's Farm Bill. In Kentucky alone, growers on more than 75,000 farms now have the predictability to better secure their future. I'll continue working to support growers and hemp producers as they feed our country and the world."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Fitzpatrick and Brindisi Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Classify Drug Dealers as Terrorists
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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ICYMI: Capito Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Included in Appropriations Packages
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Sen. Shelley Capito
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