House Passes Nunn Resolution Backing Law Enforcement — 173 Democrats Vote No
recorded in more than a century and drug overdose deaths declining to their lowest point since
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Miller-Meeks’ Bipartisan Alternatives to PAIN Act Surpasses 70 Cosponsors, Gaining Momentum in Congress
access safer treatments without red tape. With overdose deaths continuing to devastate communities nationwide, the Alternatives to PAIN
Grassley, Shaheen Highlight Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
prevent more Granite Staters from dying of drug overdoses. As we continue advancing solutions that will save lives … opioid. In 2024, the rates of illicit fentanyl overdose in America reached historic highs, with fentanyl overdose being
Grassley, Whitehouse Lead Bipartisan Reauthorization of Life-Saving Addiction Recovery Program
trained on the use of Naloxone, an effective overdose-reversal drug. “The fight to end addiction requires
Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Students from Fentanyl, Trafficking, and Gang Violence
Americans die each day from fentanyl-related overdoses, and the drug is now the leading cause of death
Judiciary Committee Advances Three Public Safety Bills, Seven U.S. Attorney Nominations
combat crime and protect vulnerable populations. TheOpioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act, led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck
Grassley, Bipartisan Colleagues Take Aim at Social Media Drug Trafficking
those who prey on America’s youth. “Fentanyl overdoses claim the lives of tens-of-thousands of Americans
Miller-Meeks Leads Bipartisan Bill to Stop Fentanyl Sales on Social Media
communities, and we know that too many fentanyl overdoses have been caused by drugs that were sold through … eight in ten teen and young adult fentanyl overdose deaths are associated with social media contact. “Our family
Feenstra Attends White House Signing Ceremony for HALT Fentanyl Act
many families have lost loved ones to an overdose, and this law will strengthen our mission to keep
Miller-Meeks Backed HALT Fentanyl Act Signed Into Law by President Trump
Fentanyl is now the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States. In 2023 alone, more … than 74,000 Americans died from synthetic opioid overdoses, most involving fentanyl. According to the Centers for Disease
Grassley-Led HALT Fentanyl Act to Become Law
tens-of-thousands of Americans dying from fentanyl overdose each year, Democrats refused to pass this commonsense bill
Nunn Bill to Expand Community Recovery Services Passes House
addiction. While it’s encouraging to see overdose deaths begin to decline thanks to more resources in local … support.” In 2024, Iowa saw more than 400 overdose deaths, and across the country, more than 150 Americans
Grassley, Shaheen Highlight National Fentanyl Awareness Day
drive awareness of counterfeit fentanyl pills. “Fentanyl overdoses claimed the lives of more than 58,000 Americans last … prevent more Granite Staters from dying of drug overdoses,”said Senator Shaheen.“Our resolution memorializes the lives that
Nunn Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Fentanyl Smuggling
opioids were responsible for 43% of all drug overdoses in Iowa in 2022. Every life lost to this … from families who have lost loved ones to overdoses,” said Rep. Riley . “This bipartisan effort gives law enforcement
Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Substance Abuse Recovery Resources
lives and strengthen our communities.” In 2021, drug overdose deaths outnumbered homicides by over 300%, with more than … from synthetic opioids like fentanyl, including 398 overdose deaths in Iowa alone. Rep. Nunn has led and supported
Grassley, Cantwell Take Action to Improve Local Overdose Tracking
Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced theOpioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Actto help communities identify and tackle … cities, law enforcement units and tribes that operate overdose data collection programs, such as the Overdose Detection Mapping
Ernst-Supported Bill to Halt Fentanyl Passes Senate
heroin and counterfeit prescription pills, leading to accidental overdoses. Background: After visiting the southern border, Ernstworkedto increase penalties
Q&A: President’s Address to Congress
families from experiencing the crushing loss of an overdose death. During his address, Trump explained
Grassley, Cortez Masto Lead Bipartisan Effort to Crack Down on Illicit Xylazine
national drug epidemic and driving up overdose deaths in communities across the country. Our nation’s laws must
Miller-Meeks, Colleagues Introduce Alternatives to PAIN Act
tide on the opioid addiction and opioid overdose crisis in America,” said Dr. Miller-Meeks. “I am proud … Americans every day from an opioid-related drug overdose,” said Chris Fox, Executive Director of Voices
Feenstra Votes to Keep Fentanyl Out of Rural Iowa and Support Law Enforcement with Drug Confiscation Efforts
than 107,000 Americans died from a drug overdose – 75,000 of whom were killed by synthetic opioids
Grassley, Cassidy, Heinrich Propose Permanent Scheduling Fix for Fentanyl-Related Substances
Chinese fentanyl into the U.S., fueling the U.S. overdose epidemic,”Cassidy said. “Law enforcement must have the tools
Q&A: Private Equity’s Harmful Impact on Patient Care
before he died from an overdose in the hospital. Evidence of the horrible crimes came to light following