Speaking now @HouseFloor about my amendment to H.R. 5046, the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act. Watch @cspan http://www.c-span.org/video/?409488-2/us-house-debates-opioid-addiction-legislation&live …
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In the wake of our nationwide prescription drug abuse epidemic, these “drug diversion” crimes have increased across the country.
My amendment gives local communities resources to work with hospitals and community health centers to improve security of prescription drugs
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By regularly reviewing best practices & updating protocols, we can keep these drugs secure and save some lives in the process.
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My amendment is another tool in the toolbox. Quite simply, we need to do everything we can to keep these drugs off the streets.
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