The tragic opioid abuse epidemic has hit communities here in #MI06 and across the country. In response, we have led the charge to pass bipartisan legislation to address this epidemic.
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Important hearing on our continued, bipartisan work to combat the heartbreaking opioid epidemic ->https://twitter.com/HouseCommerce/status/976459319813255168 …
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In 2016,
#CARA was signed into law. This sweeping package of laws attacks the opioid epidemic from all sides. This legislation included more than a dozen bills passed by@HouseCommerce & I proudly chaired the Conference Committee that finalized the comprehensive package.Show this thread -
As part of our landmark 21st Century Cures Act, an additional $1 billion was allocated to states to address opioid addiction treatment & prevention. Michigan was on the receiving end of more than $16M - this will have a real impact on those suffering from addiction.
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More recently, I introduced bipartisan legislation alongside
@RepDebDingell - the ACE Research Act - to provide the NIH support on research for new, non-addictive pain killers & other emerging technologies that can offer hope to those suffering from opioid addiction.Show this thread -
Learn more about our work on this important issue here: https://upton.house.gov/opioids/
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