Senator Justice, Senator Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill, No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.– This week, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced theNo Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act:
“When someone asks for help, the answer shouldn’t be a stack of paperwork. This legislation cuts through the red tape and puts lifesaving addiction treatment where it belongs — in the hands of doctors for patients that need them. TheNo Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Actis commonsense, protects our families, and gives West Virginians and Americans a second chance at life,”said Senator Jim Justice.
“The fentanyl crisis continues to devastate communities in New Hampshire and across the country, and when someone takes the courageous step to seek treatment, bureaucratic red tape should not stand in their way. Medication-assisted treatment is the gold standard for treating opioid use disorder, and this commonsense bipartisan bill will help ensure that people grappling with addiction have immediate access to this evidence-based, life-saving medication. I am grateful for Senator Justice’s partnership on this bipartisan effort to remove barriers to treatment and help save lives,”said Senator Maggie Hassan.
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