Hudson Votes to Combat Opioid Epidemic
May 13, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2016
Hudson Votes to Combat Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House passed a series of bipartisan bills to combat the opioid abuse epidemic plaguing the country:
“At the end of the day, we can list off countless statistics about the opioid epidemic sweeping our nation, but this is about our neighbors, our friends and our family members who are suffering. This crisis demands a national response, and these bipartisan bills are important steps forward to turn this crisis around. This legislation addresses different parts of the opioid epidemic while ensuring our tax dollars are used responsibly. While we are working to address the opioid epidemic on a federal front, there is still much more work to do, and I will continue to pray for those who are suffering from this crisis.”
This week, the House passed several bills to promote innovative treatment and care, improve education and prevent addiction in teenagers and adolescents, and improve law enforcement efforts, among other provisions. A list of bills can be found here. Next week, the House will vote on a motion to go to conference to work out the differences in the House and Senate packages and get this important legislation to the president’s desk.
As a Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Hudson is deeply invested in working with local officials to determine how we can improve public health response efforts to prevent and treat prescription drug and heroin abuse to restore our communities and save lives. Last year, he held a roundtable discussion to raise awareness and learn about some of the things the federal government can do to better coordinate with local officials who are on the front lines. The committee has been leading the charge to help individuals, families and communities impacted by opioid abuse and addiction.
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Issues:Health Care