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Jan. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi and the Hon. Steny Hoyer - Make Opioid Treatment a Top Priority Next Congress Sen. Peter Welch, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Congressman Scott Desjarlais Supports President's Border Policy "100 Percent" Rep. Scott DesJarlais
Jan. 9, 2019 Maine Reps. Pingree & Golden Urge Congressional Leaders to Make Opioid Epidemic a Top Priority Rep. Jared Golden, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Reforms To Over-The-Counter Monograph Process Championed By Latta Approved By The U.S. House Rep. Bob Latta
Jan. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Blunt Rochester Calls on House Leadership to Commit Additional Resources to Opioid & Addiction Treatment in the 116th Congress Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 MSNBC "The Beat" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 8, 2019 Congresswoman Miller Stands with President Trump, Says "Build the Wall" Rep. Carol Miller
Jan. 8, 2019 Sen. Cruz: Americans Want to See Common Sense Border Security and Are Not Happy With the Schumer Shutdown Sen. Ted Cruz
Jan. 8, 2019 Wall Won't Solve Drug Problem Rep. Marcy Kaptur
Jan. 8, 2019 Kentucky Today - Kentucky Benefits from Clout in Washington Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 3, 2019 Walberg Sworn in for 116th Congress Rep. Tim Walberg
Jan. 3, 2019 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill Rep. Steve Cohen
Jan. 3, 2019 Sen. Cruz Reintroduces EL CHAPO Act Sen. Ted Cruz
Dec. 31, 2018 Tweet - "I can think of a number of more urgent matters presenting enormous dangers to America" Sen. John Cornyn
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Wittman Votes to Fund Border Wall Rep. Rob Wittman
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The $2M grant money that is coming to the Tri-Cities is an important and much-needed step towards addressing the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused heartbreak for so many people in Washington state and across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 House Freedom Caucus Rep. Paul Gosar
Dec. 19, 2018 Wyden Reveals Opioid Industry Ties on HHS Task Force, Probes Advocacy Group's Finances Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 19, 2018 Executive Session Sen. John Cornyn
Dec. 19, 2018 House Freedom Caucus Rep. Scott Perry
Dec. 19, 2018 Committee Report Details Alleged Opioid-Dumping in West Virginia Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Senator Hassan on New Congressional Report on the Diversion of Prescription Opioids Sen. Maggie Hassan
Dec. 19, 2018 First Step Act Sen. Dan Sullivan
Dec. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins - Daines to NIH Director: We Must Continue to Combat Montana Meth Addiction Sen. Steve Daines
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "A wall won't stop fentanyl but scanning devices and more customs officers will." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "How will we fight the drug epidemic in America, and stop the fentanyl coming into our country that is killing our children, when the President is fixated on a wall? We need modern technology and more customs officers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018 Congressman John Garamendi Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Farm Bill Rep. John Garamendi
Dec. 12, 2018 Durbin: A Border Wall Will Not Reduce Cartel Violence Or Stop Fentanyl From Flooding Into Our Country Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Wyden Statement on Hemp Legalization Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "For years Big Pharma flooded the market with excessive painkillers - causing addiction & overdose. But that's changing thanks to a bill I passed this year w/@SenJohnKennedy. Today DEA issued lower & reasonable opioid production quotas for 2019. This will help fight the epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis is having devastating impacts in communities across Washington state & the country--these emerging trends show once again that we can't stop working together to find solutions for families & communities on the frontlines of this epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Merkley Introduces Bill for Opioid Treatment Surge Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 5, 2018 Merkley Introduces Bill for Opioid Treatment Surge Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 3, 2018 Grassley Statement on China's Announcement to Crack Down on Deadly Fentanyl Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 3, 2018 Gov. Justice announces formation of Governor's Council on Substance Abuse and Prevention Sen. Jim Justice
Dec. 2, 2018 Senator Hassan Statement on China Classifying Fentanyl as a Controlled Substance Sen. Maggie Hassan
Dec. 2, 2018 Shaheen Statement on China's Commitment to Control Trafficking of Fentanyl Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Nov. 29, 2018 Shaheen Statement on 2017 CDC Drug Overdose Death Rate Report Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Nov. 29, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 29, 2018 Merkley Proposes Bill to Slash Drug Prices Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 29, 2018 Senator Hassan Statement on CDC 2017 Drug Overdose Death Rate Report Sen. Maggie Hassan
Nov. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Today, America holds more prisoners, by far, than any other country in the world. Our overcrowded federal prisons consume one quarter of DOJ's discretionary budget. This undermines other important priorities, like preventing crime and treating drug addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "In Mexico, the many-sided battle between rival drug cartels and an array of security forces is estimated to have killed more than 119,000 people over a decade: El Chapo Puts the Drug War on Trial" Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined local advocates at @SaferFoundation in Chicago to discuss the urgency of passing the bipartisan #cjreform bill. This is an extraordinary chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws and create a more equitable & fair justice system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018 Opioid Epidemic Rep. Claudia Tenney
Nov. 15, 2018 Daines Demands Commitment from ICE Director Nominee to Take on Montana's Meth Epidemic Sen. Steve Daines
Nov. 15, 2018 Pallone Commends FDA on Proposed Menthol and E-Cigarette Crackdown & Announces Legislation to Go Even Further Rep. Frank Pallone
Nov. 15, 2018 Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 65 Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 15, 2018 Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 65 Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2018 McConnell Re-Elected Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 14, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 13, 2018 Weekly Column: Renewed Trust Sen. Deb Fischer
Nov. 8, 2018 Cotton Applauds DOJ and DEA Response to Poppy Seed Inquiry Sen. Tom Cotton
Nov. 6, 2018 Montana Standard - Bipartisan Effort to Fight Meth, Opioids Yields Results Sen. Steve Daines
Nov. 2, 2018 The Hill - This Congress, Cut Through the Noise and Look at the Results Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Senators Blast FDA Decision to Approve New Supercharged Opioid Dsuvia Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 No Tricks, Just a Great Treat Sen. John Curtis
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "The Republican health care agenda? It would mean cutting coverage for critical care like mental health treatment, substance abuse care for things like opioid addiction, and maternity care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2018 Latta Speaks To Defiance Rotary About The Economy And Legislation To Combat The Opioid Epidemic Rep. Bob Latta
Oct. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Substance abuse takes too many lives. At @CouncilRecovery in Houston this morning, I discussed with local law enforcement, non-profits, and judges how we can better promote #DrugFreeCommunities. My recently signed Substance Abuse Prevention Act is a good first step." Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 29, 2018 Representatives DeSaulnier and Carter's Legislation to Curb Fraudulent Prescriptions Signed into Law as Part of Bipartisan, Bicameral Opioid Package Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Jack Reed, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Here's how the newly signed bipartisan opioids bill will help make a difference as we fight this epidemic. The bill includes many priorities I helped author, like funding to help children and families cope with serious traumatic experiences." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 President Trump Signs Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act into Law Rep. Claudia Tenney
Oct. 28, 2018 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Political Polarization Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 28, 2018 Ranking Member Scott Statement on Legislation to Address Opioid Epidemic Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 26, 2018 Tweet - "As we've seen repeatedly, @realDonaldTrump has a record of promising action to help Americans living with opioid addiction -- and then pushing to weaken the very initiatives that support their recovery." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 26, 2018 Smith Bill Aims to Combat Deadly Threat of Chinese Fentanyl Rep. Chris Smith
Oct. 26, 2018 Cornyn Lauds National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 26, 2018 Massachusetts and New Hampshire Delegations Applaud Award of Substantial Anti-Heroin Task Force Grant Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Oct. 25, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Drug Pricing Announcement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to meet with advocates & health professionals at @RecoverGateway in Chicago to discuss major opioid legislation signed into law yesterday. I worked to include several key provisions to help address both causes and effects of the nation's worst-ever drug overdose epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Capito, Peters Provisions Improving Opioid Treatment for Adolescents Signed Into Law Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi and the Hon. Steny Hoyer - Make Opioid Treatment a Top Priority Next Congress Sen.Peter Welch, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Congressman Scott Desjarlais Supports President's Border Policy "100 Percent" Rep.Scott DesJarlais
Jan. 9, 2019 Maine Reps. Pingree & Golden Urge Congressional Leaders to Make Opioid Epidemic a Top Priority Rep.Jared Golden, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Reforms To Over-The-Counter Monograph Process Championed By Latta Approved By The U.S. House Rep.Bob Latta
Jan. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Blunt Rochester Calls on House Leadership to Commit Additional Resources to Opioid & Addiction Treatment in the 116th Congress Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 MSNBC "The Beat" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 8, 2019 Congresswoman Miller Stands with President Trump, Says "Build the Wall" Rep.Carol Miller
Jan. 8, 2019 Sen. Cruz: Americans Want to See Common Sense Border Security and Are Not Happy With the Schumer Shutdown Sen.Ted Cruz
Jan. 8, 2019 Wall Won't Solve Drug Problem Rep.Marcy Kaptur
Jan. 8, 2019 Kentucky Today - Kentucky Benefits from Clout in Washington Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 3, 2019 Walberg Sworn in for 116th Congress Rep.Tim Walberg
Jan. 3, 2019 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill Rep.Steve Cohen
Jan. 3, 2019 Sen. Cruz Reintroduces EL CHAPO Act Sen.Ted Cruz
Dec. 31, 2018 Tweet - "I can think of a number of more urgent matters presenting enormous dangers to America" Sen.John Cornyn
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Wittman Votes to Fund Border Wall Rep.Rob Wittman
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The $2M grant money that is coming to the Tri-Cities is an important and much-needed step towards addressing the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused heartbreak for so many people in Washington state and across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 House Freedom Caucus Rep.Paul Gosar
Dec. 19, 2018 Wyden Reveals Opioid Industry Ties on HHS Task Force, Probes Advocacy Group's Finances Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 19, 2018 Executive Session Sen.John Cornyn
Dec. 19, 2018 House Freedom Caucus Rep.Scott Perry
Dec. 19, 2018 Committee Report Details Alleged Opioid-Dumping in West Virginia Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Senator Hassan on New Congressional Report on the Diversion of Prescription Opioids Sen.Maggie Hassan
Dec. 19, 2018 First Step Act Sen.Dan Sullivan
Dec. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins - Daines to NIH Director: We Must Continue to Combat Montana Meth Addiction Sen.Steve Daines
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "A wall won't stop fentanyl but scanning devices and more customs officers will." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "How will we fight the drug epidemic in America, and stop the fentanyl coming into our country that is killing our children, when the President is fixated on a wall? We need modern technology and more customs officers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018 Congressman John Garamendi Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Farm Bill Rep.John Garamendi
Dec. 12, 2018 Durbin: A Border Wall Will Not Reduce Cartel Violence Or Stop Fentanyl From Flooding Into Our Country Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Wyden Statement on Hemp Legalization Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "For years Big Pharma flooded the market with excessive painkillers - causing addiction & overdose. But that's changing thanks to a bill I passed this year w/@SenJohnKennedy. Today DEA issued lower & reasonable opioid production quotas for 2019. This will help fight the epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis is having devastating impacts in communities across Washington state & the country--these emerging trends show once again that we can't stop working together to find solutions for families & communities on the frontlines of this epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Merkley Introduces Bill for Opioid Treatment Surge Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 5, 2018 Merkley Introduces Bill for Opioid Treatment Surge Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 3, 2018 Grassley Statement on China's Announcement to Crack Down on Deadly Fentanyl Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 3, 2018 Gov. Justice announces formation of Governor's Council on Substance Abuse and Prevention Sen.Jim Justice
Dec. 2, 2018 Senator Hassan Statement on China Classifying Fentanyl as a Controlled Substance Sen.Maggie Hassan
Dec. 2, 2018 Shaheen Statement on China's Commitment to Control Trafficking of Fentanyl Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Nov. 29, 2018 Shaheen Statement on 2017 CDC Drug Overdose Death Rate Report Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Nov. 29, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 29, 2018 Merkley Proposes Bill to Slash Drug Prices Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 29, 2018 Senator Hassan Statement on CDC 2017 Drug Overdose Death Rate Report Sen.Maggie Hassan
Nov. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Today, America holds more prisoners, by far, than any other country in the world. Our overcrowded federal prisons consume one quarter of DOJ's discretionary budget. This undermines other important priorities, like preventing crime and treating drug addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "In Mexico, the many-sided battle between rival drug cartels and an array of security forces is estimated to have killed more than 119,000 people over a decade: El Chapo Puts the Drug War on Trial" Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined local advocates at @SaferFoundation in Chicago to discuss the urgency of passing the bipartisan #cjreform bill. This is an extraordinary chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws and create a more equitable & fair justice system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018 Opioid Epidemic Rep.Claudia Tenney
Nov. 15, 2018 Daines Demands Commitment from ICE Director Nominee to Take on Montana's Meth Epidemic Sen.Steve Daines
Nov. 15, 2018 Pallone Commends FDA on Proposed Menthol and E-Cigarette Crackdown & Announces Legislation to Go Even Further Rep.Frank Pallone
Nov. 15, 2018 Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 65 Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 15, 2018 Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 65 Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2018 McConnell Re-Elected Senate Majority Leader Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 14, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 13, 2018 Weekly Column: Renewed Trust Sen.Deb Fischer
Nov. 8, 2018 Cotton Applauds DOJ and DEA Response to Poppy Seed Inquiry Sen.Tom Cotton
Nov. 6, 2018 Montana Standard - Bipartisan Effort to Fight Meth, Opioids Yields Results Sen.Steve Daines
Nov. 2, 2018 The Hill - This Congress, Cut Through the Noise and Look at the Results Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Senators Blast FDA Decision to Approve New Supercharged Opioid Dsuvia Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 No Tricks, Just a Great Treat Sen.John Curtis
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "The Republican health care agenda? It would mean cutting coverage for critical care like mental health treatment, substance abuse care for things like opioid addiction, and maternity care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2018 Latta Speaks To Defiance Rotary About The Economy And Legislation To Combat The Opioid Epidemic Rep.Bob Latta
Oct. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Substance abuse takes too many lives. At @CouncilRecovery in Houston this morning, I discussed with local law enforcement, non-profits, and judges how we can better promote #DrugFreeCommunities. My recently signed Substance Abuse Prevention Act is a good first step." Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 29, 2018 Representatives DeSaulnier and Carter's Legislation to Curb Fraudulent Prescriptions Signed into Law as Part of Bipartisan, Bicameral Opioid Package Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Jack Reed, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Here's how the newly signed bipartisan opioids bill will help make a difference as we fight this epidemic. The bill includes many priorities I helped author, like funding to help children and families cope with serious traumatic experiences." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 President Trump Signs Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act into Law Rep.Claudia Tenney
Oct. 28, 2018 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Political Polarization Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 28, 2018 Ranking Member Scott Statement on Legislation to Address Opioid Epidemic Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 26, 2018 Tweet - "As we've seen repeatedly, @realDonaldTrump has a record of promising action to help Americans living with opioid addiction -- and then pushing to weaken the very initiatives that support their recovery." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 26, 2018 Smith Bill Aims to Combat Deadly Threat of Chinese Fentanyl Rep.Chris Smith
Oct. 26, 2018 Cornyn Lauds National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 26, 2018 Massachusetts and New Hampshire Delegations Applaud Award of Substantial Anti-Heroin Task Force Grant Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Oct. 25, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Drug Pricing Announcement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to meet with advocates & health professionals at @RecoverGateway in Chicago to discuss major opioid legislation signed into law yesterday. I worked to include several key provisions to help address both causes and effects of the nation's worst-ever drug overdose epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Capito, Peters Provisions Improving Opioid Treatment for Adolescents Signed Into Law Sen.Gary Peters, ...
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