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May 30, 2019 U.S. Sen John Kennedy, Drug Czar Jim Carroll Meet With Local Leaders To Discuss Louisiana's Opioid Epidemic Sen. John Kennedy
May 30, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Announces $600,000 to Combat Opioid Epidemic in Rural Communities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 29, 2019 Gillibrand Joins Casey To Introduce Bill To Support Family Members Raising Children Due To Opioid Epidemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2019 Casey Introduces Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
May 25, 2019 Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 24, 2019 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Senate Colleagues in Calling For More Federal Funding to Combat the Opioid Epidemic Sen. Tammy Baldwin
May 23, 2019 Senator Lankford Questions Acting DHS Secretary in Homeland Security Committee Hearing Sen. James Lankford
May 23, 2019 Fitzpatrick, Kuster Introduce Respond NOW Act to Bolster Efforts to Address the Opioid Epidemic Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
May 23, 2019 Johnson, Colleagues Introduce SOFA Act to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "The bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act would devote $600 million to cracking down on opioid trafficking. Because from October 2017 to 2018, the opioid epidemic took over 47,000 lives in America. We must work to end it. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2019 House Democrats Are Taking Action to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2019 Johnson, Colleagues Introduce SOFA Act to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen. Ron Johnson
May 22, 2019 Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Re-introduces Opioid Crisis Accountability Act Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
May 21, 2019 Women's Suffrage Centennial Rep. James Hill
May 21, 2019 Sanders Leads Bicameral Legislation to Hold Opioid Executives Criminally Liable Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
May 21, 2019 Bipartisan Harder Legislation to Crack Down on Child Abuse Passes House Rep. Josh Harder, ...
May 21, 2019 Sanders Leads Bicameral Legislation to Hold Opioid Executives Criminally Liable Sen. Bernie Sanders
May 17, 2019 The Washington Examiner - Let's Talk About Cannabis and the VA Rep. Seth Moulton
May 17, 2019 Hyde-Smith Promotes Benefits of Drug Courts to Public as 58 Graduate from Hattiesburg Program Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
May 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Congressman Tim Burchett asks Secretary Azar to expand research into the impact of synthetic opioids Rep. Tim Burchett
May 16, 2019 McCaul Introduces Bill to Stop the Flow of Illicit Opioids into the United States Rep. Michael McCaul
May 16, 2019 Harder Legislation to Help People Struggling with Addictions Get Access to Health Care Passes House Rep. Josh Harder
May 14, 2019 Congresswoman Trahan and Senator Markey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Mandate Education for Prescribers of Opioids Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 14, 2019 Senator Braun & Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 13, 2019 Understanding Marijuana's Dangers Sen. Pete Ricketts
May 13, 2019 Moulton, Gaetz Introduce Bills to Reform VA Medical Marijuana Practices, Study Marijuana as an Alternative to Opioids Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
May 13, 2019 The Hill - China promised to stop fentanyl traffickers, Congress must hold them to it Rep. Vern Buchanan, ...
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "It's time to decriminalize marijuana. And the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act is a critical first step." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norma Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Burgess and Roby Urge Continued FDA Oversight of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs Rep. Gus Bilirakis, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "I thank my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce for holding another hearing on rising prescription drug costs. On the Floor, House Dems are taking up legislation this week and next to address the cost of prescription drugs, & we will continue to take action on this important issue." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 9, 2019 Rise in Drug and Substance Use on College Campuses Prompts Tester, Capito, Hassan to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "You're going to want to make sure your friends see this: It's #SmallBusinessWeek, and @RepJeffries and I are reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act. This will help level the economic playing field for women- and minority-owned businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "Here's @RepJeffries and me, In Brooklyn, On Reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, Which will decriminalize marijuana at the federal level." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019 Udall, Luján, Haaland Introduce Comprehensive CARE Act to Combat the Opioid and Substance Use Epidemic Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 8, 2019 Cicilline, Markey Introduce Legislation to Ensure Transparency and Accountability in DEA Quotas for Prescription Opioid Painkillers Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 8, 2019 Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation to Combat the Opioid and Substance Use Epidemic Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
May 8, 2019 Congresswoman Lori Trahan Joins Members of the Massachusetts Delegation to Reintroduce the Bicameral, Comprehensive CARE Act to Combat the Opioid and Substance Use Epidemic Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
May 8, 2019 Cummings and Warren Introduce Landmark Legislation to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 8, 2019 Harder Amendment to Crack Down on Child Abuse Passes Key Committee Hurdle Rep. Dan Meuser, ...
May 7, 2019 Senator Collins Questions FBI Director on Resources Targeted Specifically Toward Fentanyl Crimes Sen. Susan Collins
May 7, 2019 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Give NH Law Enforcement Tools to Better Detect Fentanyl, Enhance Officer Safety Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "If the industries that fueled this opioid crisis are held to account for the damage they have caused, their restitution should be devoted to helping our nation heal. Read more from @SenSherrodBrown and me:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 Norton's Statement on Mayor Bowser's Marijuana Legislation Rep. Eleanor Norton
May 2, 2019 Turner Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Treat Opioid Addiction Rep. Mike Turner
May 2, 2019 PBS "News Hours" - Transcript: Interview with Former Sen. Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker
May 2, 2019 Reps. Hill, Rose, Brindisi, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Fentanyl Shipments, Hold Chinese Government Accountable Rep. James Hill
May 2, 2019 Stefanik Co-Leads the Opioid Workforce Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 2, 2019 Rose, Hill, Brindisi, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Fentanyl Shipments, Hold Chinese Government Accountable Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
May 2, 2019 Colorado lawmakers call for change in rules barring naturalization of immigrants who work in cannabis industry Rep. Diana DeGette
May 2, 2019 Neguse Leads Letter with Colorado Delegation Members Supporting Immigrants Working in Cannabis Industry Rep. Jason Crow, ...
Date Title Politician
May 30, 2019 U.S. Sen John Kennedy, Drug Czar Jim Carroll Meet With Local Leaders To Discuss Louisiana's Opioid Epidemic Sen.John Kennedy
May 30, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Announces $600,000 to Combat Opioid Epidemic in Rural Communities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 29, 2019 Gillibrand Joins Casey To Introduce Bill To Support Family Members Raising Children Due To Opioid Epidemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2019 Casey Introduces Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
May 25, 2019 Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 24, 2019 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Senate Colleagues in Calling For More Federal Funding to Combat the Opioid Epidemic Sen.Tammy Baldwin
May 23, 2019 Senator Lankford Questions Acting DHS Secretary in Homeland Security Committee Hearing Sen.James Lankford
May 23, 2019 Fitzpatrick, Kuster Introduce Respond NOW Act to Bolster Efforts to Address the Opioid Epidemic Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
May 23, 2019 Johnson, Colleagues Introduce SOFA Act to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen.Bill Cassidy, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "The bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act would devote $600 million to cracking down on opioid trafficking. Because from October 2017 to 2018, the opioid epidemic took over 47,000 lives in America. We must work to end it. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2019 House Democrats Are Taking Action to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2019 Johnson, Colleagues Introduce SOFA Act to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen.Ron Johnson
May 22, 2019 Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Re-introduces Opioid Crisis Accountability Act Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
May 21, 2019 Women's Suffrage Centennial Rep.James Hill
May 21, 2019 Sanders Leads Bicameral Legislation to Hold Opioid Executives Criminally Liable Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
May 21, 2019 Bipartisan Harder Legislation to Crack Down on Child Abuse Passes House Rep.Josh Harder, ...
May 21, 2019 Sanders Leads Bicameral Legislation to Hold Opioid Executives Criminally Liable Sen.Bernie Sanders
May 17, 2019 The Washington Examiner - Let's Talk About Cannabis and the VA Rep.Seth Moulton
May 17, 2019 Hyde-Smith Promotes Benefits of Drug Courts to Public as 58 Graduate from Hattiesburg Program Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
May 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Congressman Tim Burchett asks Secretary Azar to expand research into the impact of synthetic opioids Rep.Tim Burchett
May 16, 2019 McCaul Introduces Bill to Stop the Flow of Illicit Opioids into the United States Rep.Michael McCaul
May 16, 2019 Harder Legislation to Help People Struggling with Addictions Get Access to Health Care Passes House Rep.Josh Harder
May 14, 2019 Congresswoman Trahan and Senator Markey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Mandate Education for Prescribers of Opioids Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 14, 2019 Senator Braun & Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 13, 2019 Understanding Marijuana's Dangers Sen.Pete Ricketts
May 13, 2019 Moulton, Gaetz Introduce Bills to Reform VA Medical Marijuana Practices, Study Marijuana as an Alternative to Opioids Rep.Seth Moulton, ...
May 13, 2019 The Hill - China promised to stop fentanyl traffickers, Congress must hold them to it Rep.Vern Buchanan, ...
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "It's time to decriminalize marijuana. And the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act is a critical first step." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norma Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Burgess and Roby Urge Continued FDA Oversight of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs Rep.Gus Bilirakis, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "I thank my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce for holding another hearing on rising prescription drug costs. On the Floor, House Dems are taking up legislation this week and next to address the cost of prescription drugs, & we will continue to take action on this important issue." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 9, 2019 Rise in Drug and Substance Use on College Campuses Prompts Tester, Capito, Hassan to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "You're going to want to make sure your friends see this: It's #SmallBusinessWeek, and @RepJeffries and I are reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act. This will help level the economic playing field for women- and minority-owned businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "Here's @RepJeffries and me, In Brooklyn, On Reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, Which will decriminalize marijuana at the federal level." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019 Udall, Luján, Haaland Introduce Comprehensive CARE Act to Combat the Opioid and Substance Use Epidemic Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 8, 2019 Cicilline, Markey Introduce Legislation to Ensure Transparency and Accountability in DEA Quotas for Prescription Opioid Painkillers Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 8, 2019 Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation to Combat the Opioid and Substance Use Epidemic Rep.Lori Trahan, ...
May 8, 2019 Congresswoman Lori Trahan Joins Members of the Massachusetts Delegation to Reintroduce the Bicameral, Comprehensive CARE Act to Combat the Opioid and Substance Use Epidemic Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
May 8, 2019 Cummings and Warren Introduce Landmark Legislation to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 8, 2019 Harder Amendment to Crack Down on Child Abuse Passes Key Committee Hurdle Rep.Dan Meuser, ...
May 7, 2019 Senator Collins Questions FBI Director on Resources Targeted Specifically Toward Fentanyl Crimes Sen.Susan Collins
May 7, 2019 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Give NH Law Enforcement Tools to Better Detect Fentanyl, Enhance Officer Safety Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "If the industries that fueled this opioid crisis are held to account for the damage they have caused, their restitution should be devoted to helping our nation heal. Read more from @SenSherrodBrown and me:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 Norton's Statement on Mayor Bowser's Marijuana Legislation Rep.Eleanor Norton
May 2, 2019 Turner Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Treat Opioid Addiction Rep.Mike Turner
May 2, 2019 PBS "News Hours" - Transcript: Interview with Former Sen. Cory Booker Sen.Cory Booker
May 2, 2019 Reps. Hill, Rose, Brindisi, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Fentanyl Shipments, Hold Chinese Government Accountable Rep.James Hill
May 2, 2019 Stefanik Co-Leads the Opioid Workforce Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 2, 2019 Rose, Hill, Brindisi, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Fentanyl Shipments, Hold Chinese Government Accountable Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
May 2, 2019 Colorado lawmakers call for change in rules barring naturalization of immigrants who work in cannabis industry Rep.Diana DeGette
May 2, 2019 Neguse Leads Letter with Colorado Delegation Members Supporting Immigrants Working in Cannabis Industry Rep.Jason Crow, ...
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