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.

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Date	Party	State / District	Title
July 14, 2016	D	N.H.-2	Congresswoman Kuster Introduces Bill to Help Veterans Suffering from Opioid Dependency and Chronic Pain
July 6, 2016	D	N.H.-2	Kuster Statement on White House Action to Help Curb Opioid Addiction
June 28, 2016	D	N.H.-2	Kuster Announces Legislation in Honor of Local Granite Stater to Improve Opioid Prescribing Safety
July 8, 2016	R	Ohio-5	Latta Votes for Package of Legislation Addressing Opioid Crisis
July 8, 2016	D	Calif.-6	Congressman Bera Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Legislation to Combat Opioid Abuse Through Safe Prescription Drug Disposal
July 8, 2016	R	N.D.	CRAMER: Opioid Bill Conference Report Passes House
July 8, 2016	R	Ky.-2	Congressman Guthrie Votes for Comprehensive Solutions to the Opioid Epidemic
July 8, 2016	D	N.Y.-26	Opioid Legislation, Approved by the House, Includes Higgins-Led Initiative Expanding Addiction Treatment Medication Prescribing Rights to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
July 6, 2016	D	N.Y.-26	Higgins Announces New Federal Policy Expanding Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment Medication
July 8, 2016	D	N.M.	Lujan Statement on Opioid Conference Report
July 6, 2016	D	N.M.	Lujan Calls for More Resources to Address Opioid Crisis in Conference Committee
July 5, 2016	D	N.M.	Democratic CARA Conferees Call for Addition of Real Funding to Combat Opioid & Heroin Addiction
May 11, 2016	D	Ill.-7	Rep. Danny K. Davis Offers Resource Guide for Families Impacted by Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
May 11, 2016	D	Conn.-4	Himes speaks in favor of full funding to fight opioid epidemic
July 8, 2016	R	Ind.-8	House-Senate Conference Report on Combating Opioids Passes House
July 8, 2016	D	Ill.	Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth Votes to Support Bipartisan Opioid Overdose Reduction Compromise
July 8, 2016	R	Ark.-2	House Passes Comprehensive Bill to Fight Opioid Addiction
July 7, 2016	R	N.C.-10	McHenry Hosts Opioid Crisis Workshop for Local Law Enforcement Agencies
July 8, 2016	D	Conn.-2	Courtney Votes For Compromise Opioid Bill While Continuing To Advocate For Emergency Funding
July 6, 2016	D	Mass.-2	McGovern Applauds Obama Administration Call for $1.1 Billion in New Funding to Address Opioid Epidemic
July 6, 2016	D	Calif.-7	Congresswoman Matsui Calls for More Funding to Address Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
July 8, 2016	D	N.J.-6	Pallone Leads Democratic Efforts to Pass Meaningful Opioid Legislation
May 16, 2016	D	Md.-2	Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announce New Federal Effort to Reduce Opioid Abuse in Maryland and Across America
July 8, 2016	R	Ill.-16	LaHood Supports Bi-Partisan, Bi-Cameral Agreement to Combat Heroin & Opioid Crisis
July 12, 2016	R	W.Va.-2	Opioid prescribing act enacted
July 7, 2016	R	W.Va.-2	Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-2) Announces the Implementation of His Bill H.R. 4499, the Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act
June 22, 2016	R	W.Va.-2	PROP Act is remedy for opioid abuse
July 14, 2016	R	Pa.-15	Thompson Supported Bill to Fight Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Heads to Presidents Desk
July 8, 2016	R	Pa.-15	Thompson Urges Senate Action on Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, to Fight National Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
July 8, 2016	D	Md.-3	Reconciled Opioid Abuse Package Passes U.S. House of Representatives
July 8, 2016	R	Utah-2	With Rep. Stewarts Support, Opioid Bill Passes the House
July 8, 2016	R	Mich.-5	Walberg Applauds Passage of Comprehensive Opioid Response
July 13, 2016	D	Conn.	As Senate Debates Opioid Bill, Blumenthal, Murphy, Democrats Urge Republicans to Commit to Passing Real, Immediate Funding to Fight Opioid and Heroin Epidemic and Actually Carry Out Programs Authorized in CARA Bill
July 6, 2016	D	Conn.	Blumenthal Welcomes Obama Administration Actions to Stem the Tide of Opioid Abuse
July 13, 2016	I	Maine	Senate Passes Important Legislation to Fight Opioid Epidemic
July 13, 2016	I	Maine	As Senate Debates Opioid Bill, King Calls for Vote on Legislation to Provide Funding for Fight Against Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
July 13, 2016	D	Va.	Kaine Statement On Senate Passage Of Bicameral Compromise Bill To Fight Opioid Abuse Epidemic
July 14, 2016	D	Mass.	Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Ensure Transparency and Accountability in DEA Quotas for Prescription Opioid Painkillers
July 14, 2016	D	Mass.	Senator Markey Discusses CARA Bill, Opioid Epidemic- July 13, 2016
July 13, 2016	D	Mass.	AS SENATE DEBATES OPIOID BILL, DEMOCRATS URGE REPUBLICANS TO COMMIT TO PASSING REAL, IMMEDIATE FUNDING TO FIGHT OPIOID & HEROIN EPIDEMIC AND ACTUALLY CARRY OUT PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED IN CARA BILL
July 13, 2016	D	Conn.	BILL TO COMBAT OPIOID CRISIS HEADS TO PRESIDENTS DESK
July 13, 2016	D	Conn.	AS SENATE DEBATES OPIOID BILL, MURPHY, BLUMENTHAL, DEMOCRATS URGE REPUBLICANS TO COMMIT TO PASSING REAL, IMMEDIATE FUNDING TO FIGHT OPIOID HEROIN EPIDEMIC AND ACTUALLY CARRY OUT PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED IN CARA BILL
July 14, 2016	D	R.I.	As Congress Clears Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Bill, Reed Calls for Emergency Funding for Opioid Epidemic
July 13, 2016	I	Vt.	Sanders Statement on Opioid Legislation
July 13, 2016	D	Hawaii	Senate Passes Schatz-Hatch Legislation to Improve Treatment for Chronic Pain and Find Alternatives to Opioids
July 13, 2016	D	Mont.	Tester Statement on Passage of Opioid Legislation [press_release]
July 14, 2016	R	Ind.	Congress sends bipartisan legislation addressing nationwide opioid epidemic to President's desk
July 14, 2016	D	Del.	Senator Coons’ statement on passage of bill to combat opioid epidemic
July 13, 2016	R	Ky.	Republican-Led Senate Works to Combat Opioid Epidemic, Keep Americans Safe
July 13, 2016	R	Ky.	Republican-Led Senate Sends Legislation Addressing Opioid Epidemic to the Presidents Desk

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