Recent Congressional Statements on Opioids

Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate issue press releases and other statements on multiple topics via their official websites. Represent regularly checks for new statements and posts links to them here. You can search the titles and text of the statements.

Recent Topics Impeachments

Date	Party	State / District	Title
Aug. 31, 2016	D	N.H.-2	Kuster Welcomes FDA Policy to Require Labeling of Prescription Medications Containing Opioids
Aug. 31, 2016	D	N.H.-2	Kuster Pushes Legislation to Prevent Veteran Opioid Addiction at White River Junction VA Medical Center
Sept. 1, 2016	I	Maine	Collins, King Announce $605,230 in Funding to Help Combat the Heroin and Opioid Abuse Epidemic in Maine
Sept. 1, 2016	R	Maine	Collins, King Announce $605,230 in Funding to Help Combat the Heroin and Opioid Abuse Epidemic in Maine
Sept. 1, 2016	D	W.Va.	Manchin, Capito Applaud Crucial Funding for West Virginia to Combat Opioid Abuse
Aug. 31, 2016	D	N.M.	Lujan Highlights $2.6 Million for New Mexico to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Aug. 31, 2016	D	Md.-3	Baltimore City Announces Increased Response to Opioid Abuse Epidemic
Aug. 31, 2016	D	Wis.	U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Investments in Wisconsin to Address the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
Aug. 31, 2016	D	Ohio-9	Kaptur: Ohio Awarded $2 Million for Opioid Misuse and Overdose Programs
Aug. 31, 2016	D	Ohio-9	PRESS ADVISORY: Details Expected Today on New Funds for Ohio Aimed at Opioid Misuse and Overdoses
Aug. 30, 2016	D	Calif.-10	Representatives DeSaulnier and Lieu Call For Investigation Into Purdue Pharma And Egregious Overprescribing of Opioid Prescription Painkillers
Aug. 30, 2016	D	Calif.-36	Representatives DeSaulnier and Lieu Call For Investigation Into Purdue Pharma And Egregious Overprescribing of Opioid Prescription Painkillers
Aug. 30, 2016	D	Calif.-36	Calif. Lawmakers: Immediate Investigation Into Purdue Pharmas Opioid Practices Necessary
Aug. 30, 2016	D	Calif.-36	California representatives call for congressional investigation into Purdue Pharma and other opioid makers
Aug. 26, 2016	D	Mass.	Senator Markey & Mayor Sarno Discuss Opioids, Infrastructure, Economic Development at Springfield City Hall Meeting
Aug. 25, 2016	D	W.Va.	Manchin and Capito Announce Funding for Opioid Overdose Surveillance
Aug. 24, 2016	D	Wis.	WKBT: Senator Baldwin Hosts Roundtable on Opioids in Viroqua
Aug. 22, 2016	D	Del.	Senator Coons, Director Botticelli, to host opioid crisis roundtable discussion in Wilmington
Aug. 18, 2016	D	Wash.-2	Following District-Wide Tour, Larsen Aims to Use Feedback, Stories to Keep Fighting Washingtons Opioid Epidemic
Aug. 16, 2016	R	N.C.-9	Rep. Hudson, Mayor Robertson Hold Opioid Roundtable
Aug. 12, 2016	R	Ill.-16	U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood: New law will help combat opioid overdoses
Aug. 16, 2016	D	Wash.-2	In Snohomish County, Larsen Holds Roundtable Discussion on Opioid Epidemic; Recently Passed Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act
Aug. 10, 2016	D	Ill.	Durbin Welcomes U.S. Surgeon General to Chicago to Discuss Opioid Epidemic, Tour Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
Aug. 9, 2016	R	Fla.-12	ICYMI: Bilirakis Discusses Major Opioid Bill On Bay News 9
Aug. 9, 2016	R	Ill.-16	Commentary: Law will help combat opioid overdoses
Aug. 9, 2016	D	W.Va.	Manchin Reads Opioid Letter On Senate Floor
Aug. 9, 2016	D	W.Va.	Manchin Reads Another Opioid Letter on the Senate Floor
Aug. 8, 2016	D	N.J.	Menendez Addresses Opioid Crisis at NJ Forum
July 8, 2016	D	Calif.-28	Rep. Chu Statement on Opioid Conference Committee Report
July 8, 2016	R	Fla.-12	House Continues Work to Address Opioid Epidemic
July 13, 2016	R	Wis.	Johnson Remains Focused on Opioid Epidemic in Wisconsin, Comments on CARA Passage
May 13, 2016	D	Conn.-3	DeLauro Statement on Opioid Bills Passed in the House of Representatives
April 11, 2016	D	Conn.-3	DeLauro Holds Forum on Expanding Access to Opioid Treatment
March 23, 2016	D	Conn.-3	DeLauro Calls for Additional Funding to Address the Zika Virus, Opioid Epidemic, and Flint Water Crisis
March 15, 2016	D	Conn.-3	Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applauds Over $1.3 Million in Federal Funding to the Connecticut Department of Health to Expand Opioid Prevention
March 15, 2016	D	Conn.-3	DeLauro Statement on New CDC Guidelines on Opioids
March 11, 2016	D	Conn.-3	DeLauro Announces Grants to Fight Opioid Epidemic
Feb. 2, 2016	D	Conn.-3	DeLauro Statement on the Presidents Proposal to Address the Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
July 8, 2016	D	Wash.-6	Kilmer Supports Bipartisan Bill to Help Americans and Families Hit by Opioid Epidemic
July 6, 2016	D	N.Y.-20	Tonko Lauds White House Action Expanding Access to Opioid Treatment, Urges Congress to Finish the Job
May 26, 2016	R	Ga.-1	ICYMI: Carter Discusses Opioid Addiction and Prescription Drug Abuse on C-SPAN
May 25, 2016	D	N.Y.-20	Tonko to Host White House Director of National Drug Control Policy At Opioid Forum Next Week in Albany
May 12, 2016	D	N.Y.-20	Tonko Legislation Addressing Opioid Addiction Treatment Passes House of Representatives
July 13, 2016	R	Neb.	Fischer Praises Final Passage of Opioids Bill
July 13, 2016	D	Md.	Cardin Calls for Additional Funding to Backup Just-Passed Bill to Combat Opioid and Heroin Crisis
May 12, 2016	D	Calif.-30	House Passes Rep. Schiff Amendment to Opioid Legislation to Study Creation of National Database to Prevent “Doctor Shopping”
July 8, 2016	D	Mass.-9	Keating Drug-Take Back Provision Included in Comprehensive Opioid Legislation
July 13, 2016	D	Ill.	Durbin: We Need a Forceful Response to the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
June 15, 2016	D	Ill.-11	Press Release: Congressman Bill Foster Leads Effort to Ensure Affordable Medical Treatment for Opioid Dependency
July 8, 2016	R	Va.-9	Griffith Statement on House Passage of Opioid Conference Report

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