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May 9, 2018 Reps. Chu and Walorski Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Opioid Alternatives Rep. Judy Chu, ...
May 9, 2018 Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2018 Rep. Lloyd Doggett
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis doesn't just impact individual people--it impacts entire families. That's why my bipartisan legislation includes proposals to address the ripple effects of addiction." Sen. Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "At a hospital in Washington state I heard about how many babies there were delivered to mothers fighting opioid addiction. This article shows how important it is we address this national issue from all angles." Sen. Patty Murray
May 8, 2018 Faso, Renacci, Welch Introduce Bill to Improve Opioid Alternatives Education for Seniors Sen. Peter Welch, ...
May 8, 2018 Dunn: No Veteran Should Slip Through The Cracks Rep. Neal Dunn, ...
May 8, 2018 Schrader, Welch Introduce Bill to Close Billion Dollar Medicaid Drug Rebate Loophole Sen. Peter Welch, ...
May 8, 2018 Faso, Renacci, Welch Introduce Bill to Improve Opioid Alternatives Education for Seniors Sen. Peter Welch
May 8, 2018 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee - Opening Statement of Rep. Matsui, Hearing on Improving the Coordination and Quality of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Rep. Doris Matsui
May 8, 2018 Nadler's Statement For The Hearing On The "Challenges And Solutions In The Opioid Abuse Crisis" Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 8, 2018 Rep. Correa's Veterans' Cannabis Research Bill Passes Committee Rep. Lou Correa, ...
May 8, 2018 Norcross, Brat Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Include Job Training in Addiction Recovery Programs Rep. Donald Norcross, ...
May 7, 2018 Senator Hassan Visits U.S.-Mexico Border, Mexico City to Assess Drug Interdiction Efforts Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 7, 2018 Shaheen Applauds First Lady's Policy Priority to Help Children Affected by the Opioid Crisis & Encourages Her to Visit NH Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to curbing the tragedy of the #opioidcrisis in our homes & communities, the best way to get patients & families access to the help they need is to start treating addiction like the public health challenge it is." Sen. Patty Murray
May 4, 2018 Perry Joins OSS Health to Discuss Combatting the Opioid Crisis Rep. Scott Perry
May 4, 2018 Manchin, Durbin and Markey Urge FDA to Remove High-Dose Opioids From the Market Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottllieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Markey, Durbin, Manchin Press FDA to Heed Public Health Requests, Remove Ultra-High Dosage Opioids From the Market Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 3, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Plans to Tackle Growing Child Care, Opioids Crises During Meetings with Parents in Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Senator Hassan Statement on Report Confirming Fentanyl as Number One Killer in Opioid Epidemic Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 2, 2018 Alaska Delegation Welcomes Critical HIDTA Designation to Combat Drug Trafficking and Reduce Supply of Illegal Drugs Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Many thanks to Alise & Parents for Parents for hosting today's discussion on the #opioidcrisis & sharing your powerful stories of recovery--looking forward to seeing the story on @Q13FOX" Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Four out of five heroin users report that their addiction began with a prescription for opioids. We need to look at the upstream factors causing this crisis, like drug companies that flood the market with 14 billion opioid tablets a year." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Listening to Seattle parents in recovery recount the impact of their substance use on their children, it's clear that we must do more to support patients & families while we work to end the #opioidcrisis." Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Letter to Rick Scott, Governor of Florida - Buchanan Asks Gov for Opioid Funding Rep. Vern Buchanan
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The federal government can & should support solid state & local efforts to stem the tide of this epidemic--that's why we're working to pass our bipartisan bill to tackle the #opioidcrisis into law." Sen. Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis costs Washington state $9 billion dollars a year, and the personal toll on many families simply can't be measured. I'm fighting for a set of proposals to help our communities address this crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
April 27, 2018 Davidson Praises Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic Rep. Warren Davidson
April 27, 2018 Pallone's Bill to Empower FDA to Combat Illicit Opioid Importation Passes Subcommittee on Health Rep. Frank Pallone
April 27, 2018 Hoeven Statement on Attorney General Sessions' Announcement in Fargo Today Sen. John Hoeven
April 27, 2018 Cotton Statement on Treasury Sanctions of Chinese Fentanyl Trafficker Jian Zhang Sen. Tom Cotton
April 27, 2018 Perry Lauds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 28 Rep. Scott Perry
April 27, 2018 Grothman Fights Opioid Epidemic Head-On Rep. Glenn Grothman
April 27, 2018 Drug Enforcement Administration Plans to Open Paducah Office Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 27, 2018 Cornyn, Feinstein Fight Drug Addiction with the Substance Abuse Prevention Act Sen. John Cornyn, ...
April 26, 2018 Latta-Authored Bill To Combat The Opioid Crisis Passed By E&C Subcommittee Rep. Bob Latta
April 26, 2018 Norcross Legislation to Combat Opioid Epidemic Moves Forward in House Rep. Donald Norcross
April 26, 2018 Cramer Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Crisis Sen. Kevin Cramer
April 26, 2018 Hill, Cramer Join Cotton in Crackdown on Opioid Trafficking Rep. James Hill, ...
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader - Target Drug Addiction Resources At The Hardest Hit Regions Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
April 26, 2018 Fitzpatrick Urges Participation in Prescription Drug Takeback Program Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
April 26, 2018 Boozman Encourages Arkansans to Participate in Drug Take-Back Day, Calls on DOJ to Release Critical Funding to Fight Opioid Crisis Sen. John Boozman
April 26, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. John Boozman
April 26, 2018 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Rep. Buddy Carter
April 26, 2018 Senator McConnell's Bill to Help Opioid-Addicted Mothers, Babies Approved by Senate Committee Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 26, 2018 Adapt Act Rep. Brad Schneider
April 26, 2018 Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Detect Fentanyl, Protect Officers Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 25, 2018 The Roanoke Times - Opioids: An American Crisis Rep. Howard Griffith
April 25, 2018 Matsui Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of Opioid Legislation Rep. Doris Matsui
April 25, 2018 Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sen. John Boozman
April 25, 2018 Letter to Greg Walden, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Rural Relief Members Lay Out Priorities to Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Lloyd Smucker, ...
April 25, 2018 Cassidy, Baldwin Introduce Legislation Targeting Foreign Mail Containing Illicit Opioids Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
April 25, 2018 Congressman Adriano Espaillat Addresses National Opioids Crisis Rep. Adriano Espaillat
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "It's rare to see bipartisan work in Congress these days, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are coming together to try and tackle the opioid epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "The tragedy of the opioid crisis has not only cost countless lives, but billions of dollars to WA--all the more reason for lawmakers to support our bipartisan bill to bring more resources to communities fighting to end the epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Schakowsky: Republicans Are "Burying Their Heads in the Sand' on Prescription Drug Costs Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 25, 2018 Turner and Moulton Legislation SHIELDS Members of DoD from Prescription Drug Monitoring Gap Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
April 25, 2018 Opioid Abuse Across the Nation Rep. Virginia Foxx
April 25, 2018 Lahood, Davis, Kinzinger, And Clarke Introduce Bill To Fight Opioid Abuse Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 25, 2018 Senators Shaheen, Hassan Statements on New Analysis Showing Economic Impact of Opioid Crisis in New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Tom Cotton
April 25, 2018 Opioid Abuse Across the Nation Rep. GT Thompson
April 24, 2018 Matsui Introduces Two Bills that Leverage Telehealth to Increase Access to Behavioral Health Treatment Rep. Doris Matsui
April 24, 2018 Capito Secures Important Legislative Priorities in Opioid Response Bill Sen. Shelley Capito
April 24, 2018 Health Committee Passes Bill Addressing Opioid Crisis Sen. Lisa Murkowski
April 24, 2018 Health Committee Passes Kaine Co-Sponsored, Bipartisan Addiction Recovery Legislation To Tackle Opioid Crisis Sen. Tim Kaine
April 24, 2018 Cassidy, Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Stop the Flow of Illicit Opioids into the U.S. by Mail Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 24, 2018 HELP Committee Passes Paul Amendment to Permanently Increase Opioid Treatment Access Cap Sen. Rand Paul
April 24, 2018 RI Delegation Announces Second $2.1 Million Round of Federal Funding for RI Opioid Response Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
April 24, 2018 Peters, Capito Provision Expanding Opioid Treatment for Adolescents Advances in Senate Sen. Gary Peters
April 24, 2018 Senate Advances Two Proposals Authored by Collins to Address the Opioid Crisis Sen. Susan Collins
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "Speaking soon at HELP Committee hearing as we prepare to move forward our bipartisan opioid response bill to support our families and communities. " Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Schneider, Brooks Introduce the Adapt Act to Combat the Opioid Crisis Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 24, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (OCRA) Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Senate HELP Committee Passes Bipartisan Legislation with Key Hassan Provisions to Combat Opioid Crisis Sen. Maggie Hassan
Date Title Politician
May 9, 2018 Reps. Chu and Walorski Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Opioid Alternatives Rep.Judy Chu, ...
May 9, 2018 Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2018 Rep.Lloyd Doggett
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis doesn't just impact individual people--it impacts entire families. That's why my bipartisan legislation includes proposals to address the ripple effects of addiction." Sen.Patty Murray
May 9, 2018 Tweet - "At a hospital in Washington state I heard about how many babies there were delivered to mothers fighting opioid addiction. This article shows how important it is we address this national issue from all angles." Sen.Patty Murray
May 8, 2018 Faso, Renacci, Welch Introduce Bill to Improve Opioid Alternatives Education for Seniors Sen.Peter Welch, ...
May 8, 2018 Dunn: No Veteran Should Slip Through The Cracks Rep.Neal Dunn, ...
May 8, 2018 Schrader, Welch Introduce Bill to Close Billion Dollar Medicaid Drug Rebate Loophole Sen.Peter Welch, ...
May 8, 2018 Faso, Renacci, Welch Introduce Bill to Improve Opioid Alternatives Education for Seniors Sen.Peter Welch
May 8, 2018 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee - Opening Statement of Rep. Matsui, Hearing on Improving the Coordination and Quality of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Rep.Doris Matsui
May 8, 2018 Nadler's Statement For The Hearing On The "Challenges And Solutions In The Opioid Abuse Crisis" Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 8, 2018 Rep. Correa's Veterans' Cannabis Research Bill Passes Committee Rep.Lou Correa, ...
May 8, 2018 Norcross, Brat Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Include Job Training in Addiction Recovery Programs Rep.Donald Norcross, ...
May 7, 2018 Senator Hassan Visits U.S.-Mexico Border, Mexico City to Assess Drug Interdiction Efforts Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 7, 2018 Shaheen Applauds First Lady's Policy Priority to Help Children Affected by the Opioid Crisis & Encourages Her to Visit NH Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to curbing the tragedy of the #opioidcrisis in our homes & communities, the best way to get patients & families access to the help they need is to start treating addiction like the public health challenge it is." Sen.Patty Murray
May 4, 2018 Perry Joins OSS Health to Discuss Combatting the Opioid Crisis Rep.Scott Perry
May 4, 2018 Manchin, Durbin and Markey Urge FDA to Remove High-Dose Opioids From the Market Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottllieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Markey, Durbin, Manchin Press FDA to Heed Public Health Requests, Remove Ultra-High Dosage Opioids From the Market Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 3, 2018 Senator Murray Discusses Plans to Tackle Growing Child Care, Opioids Crises During Meetings with Parents in Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Senator Hassan Statement on Report Confirming Fentanyl as Number One Killer in Opioid Epidemic Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 2, 2018 Alaska Delegation Welcomes Critical HIDTA Designation to Combat Drug Trafficking and Reduce Supply of Illegal Drugs Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Many thanks to Alise & Parents for Parents for hosting today's discussion on the #opioidcrisis & sharing your powerful stories of recovery--looking forward to seeing the story on @Q13FOX" Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Four out of five heroin users report that their addiction began with a prescription for opioids. We need to look at the upstream factors causing this crisis, like drug companies that flood the market with 14 billion opioid tablets a year." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "Listening to Seattle parents in recovery recount the impact of their substance use on their children, it's clear that we must do more to support patients & families while we work to end the #opioidcrisis." Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Letter to Rick Scott, Governor of Florida - Buchanan Asks Gov for Opioid Funding Rep.Vern Buchanan
April 30, 2018 Tweet - "The federal government can & should support solid state & local efforts to stem the tide of this epidemic--that's why we're working to pass our bipartisan bill to tackle the #opioidcrisis into law." Sen.Patty Murray
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis costs Washington state $9 billion dollars a year, and the personal toll on many families simply can't be measured. I'm fighting for a set of proposals to help our communities address this crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
April 27, 2018 Davidson Praises Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic Rep.Warren Davidson
April 27, 2018 Pallone's Bill to Empower FDA to Combat Illicit Opioid Importation Passes Subcommittee on Health Rep.Frank Pallone
April 27, 2018 Hoeven Statement on Attorney General Sessions' Announcement in Fargo Today Sen.John Hoeven
April 27, 2018 Cotton Statement on Treasury Sanctions of Chinese Fentanyl Trafficker Jian Zhang Sen.Tom Cotton
April 27, 2018 Perry Lauds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 28 Rep.Scott Perry
April 27, 2018 Grothman Fights Opioid Epidemic Head-On Rep.Glenn Grothman
April 27, 2018 Drug Enforcement Administration Plans to Open Paducah Office Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 27, 2018 Cornyn, Feinstein Fight Drug Addiction with the Substance Abuse Prevention Act Sen.John Cornyn, ...
April 26, 2018 Latta-Authored Bill To Combat The Opioid Crisis Passed By E&C Subcommittee Rep.Bob Latta
April 26, 2018 Norcross Legislation to Combat Opioid Epidemic Moves Forward in House Rep.Donald Norcross
April 26, 2018 Cramer Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Crisis Sen.Kevin Cramer
April 26, 2018 Hill, Cramer Join Cotton in Crackdown on Opioid Trafficking Rep.James Hill, ...
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader - Target Drug Addiction Resources At The Hardest Hit Regions Rep.Joe Courtney, ...
April 26, 2018 Fitzpatrick Urges Participation in Prescription Drug Takeback Program Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick
April 26, 2018 Boozman Encourages Arkansans to Participate in Drug Take-Back Day, Calls on DOJ to Release Critical Funding to Fight Opioid Crisis Sen.John Boozman
April 26, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.John Boozman
April 26, 2018 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Rep.Buddy Carter
April 26, 2018 Senator McConnell's Bill to Help Opioid-Addicted Mothers, Babies Approved by Senate Committee Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 26, 2018 Adapt Act Rep.Brad Schneider
April 26, 2018 Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Detect Fentanyl, Protect Officers Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 25, 2018 The Roanoke Times - Opioids: An American Crisis Rep.Howard Griffith
April 25, 2018 Matsui Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of Opioid Legislation Rep.Doris Matsui
April 25, 2018 Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sen.John Boozman
April 25, 2018 Letter to Greg Walden, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Rural Relief Members Lay Out Priorities to Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Lloyd Smucker, ...
April 25, 2018 Cassidy, Baldwin Introduce Legislation Targeting Foreign Mail Containing Illicit Opioids Sen.Bill Cassidy, ...
April 25, 2018 Congressman Adriano Espaillat Addresses National Opioids Crisis Rep.Adriano Espaillat
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "It's rare to see bipartisan work in Congress these days, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are coming together to try and tackle the opioid epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "The tragedy of the opioid crisis has not only cost countless lives, but billions of dollars to WA--all the more reason for lawmakers to support our bipartisan bill to bring more resources to communities fighting to end the epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
April 25, 2018 Schakowsky: Republicans Are "Burying Their Heads in the Sand' on Prescription Drug Costs Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 25, 2018 Turner and Moulton Legislation SHIELDS Members of DoD from Prescription Drug Monitoring Gap Rep.Seth Moulton, ...
April 25, 2018 Opioid Abuse Across the Nation Rep.Virginia Foxx
April 25, 2018 Lahood, Davis, Kinzinger, And Clarke Introduce Bill To Fight Opioid Abuse Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 25, 2018 Senators Shaheen, Hassan Statements on New Analysis Showing Economic Impact of Opioid Crisis in New Hampshire Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Tom Cotton
April 25, 2018 Opioid Abuse Across the Nation Rep.GT Thompson
April 24, 2018 Matsui Introduces Two Bills that Leverage Telehealth to Increase Access to Behavioral Health Treatment Rep.Doris Matsui
April 24, 2018 Capito Secures Important Legislative Priorities in Opioid Response Bill Sen.Shelley Capito
April 24, 2018 Health Committee Passes Bill Addressing Opioid Crisis Sen.Lisa Murkowski
April 24, 2018 Health Committee Passes Kaine Co-Sponsored, Bipartisan Addiction Recovery Legislation To Tackle Opioid Crisis Sen.Tim Kaine
April 24, 2018 Cassidy, Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Stop the Flow of Illicit Opioids into the U.S. by Mail Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 24, 2018 HELP Committee Passes Paul Amendment to Permanently Increase Opioid Treatment Access Cap Sen.Rand Paul
April 24, 2018 RI Delegation Announces Second $2.1 Million Round of Federal Funding for RI Opioid Response Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
April 24, 2018 Peters, Capito Provision Expanding Opioid Treatment for Adolescents Advances in Senate Sen.Gary Peters
April 24, 2018 Senate Advances Two Proposals Authored by Collins to Address the Opioid Crisis Sen.Susan Collins
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "Speaking soon at HELP Committee hearing as we prepare to move forward our bipartisan opioid response bill to support our families and communities. " Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Schneider, Brooks Introduce the Adapt Act to Combat the Opioid Crisis Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 24, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (OCRA) Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2018 Senate HELP Committee Passes Bipartisan Legislation with Key Hassan Provisions to Combat Opioid Crisis Sen.Maggie Hassan
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