06.15.16

Congress Working to Get Opioid Legislation to the President’s Desk Soon

‘We’ve all seen the toll that this heroin and prescription opioid crisis has taken on our home states. It’s heartbreaking to see the continuing impact in Kentucky. Getting this done is important for our country. With continued cooperation from both sides we can get a good bill to the President’s desk soon.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA):

 

“Both the Senate and the House took decisive action to combat the heroin and prescription opioid epidemic that’s devastated so many of our communities.

“We’re now working to take the next important step forward.

“The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act we passed would expand education and prevention efforts, improve treatment programs, and enhance tools for law enforcement.

“This critical legislation can bring hope to those affected by this horrible epidemic and would not have been possible without the dedicated leadership of members like Senator Grassley, Senator Portman, and Senator Ayotte.

“We’re currently working toward an agreement that will allow us to go to conference with the House and work out final legislation.

“We’ve all seen the toll that this heroin and prescription opioid crisis has taken on our home states. It’s heartbreaking to see the continuing impact in Kentucky.

“Getting this done is important for our country. With continued cooperation from both sides we can get a good bill to the President’s desk soon.”