Fischer Introduces Bill Addressing Firefighter Equipment Safety
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Bacon, Valadao, Bonamici, Lead Effort to Provide Greater Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Services
Bonamici, Lead Effort to Provide Greater Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Services WASHINGTON – Rep. Don Bacon … people in need of overdose prevention services, substance use disorder treatment, detoxification, and other related supportive services. “Everyone
Ricketts Introduces the Sound Science Act to Increase Transparency, Strengthen Science for Regulated Chemicals
interagency coordination for chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). By strengthening the scientific basis … judicial review; Add new requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act to add new elements to the scientific
Bacon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle America’s Mental Health Crisis
will create a new grant program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand
Ricketts’ Letter Calls on FDA to Address Kratom Scheduling Loophole
Kratom leaf and 7-OH under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). 7-OH is a Kratom-derived opioid … scheduling action of 7-OH under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is an important first step. However
Congressman Flood, Colleagues Call on Treasury and Trade Representative to Curb Chinese Vape Imports
heavy metals like lead, along with other unknown substances." A full copy of the letter can be found
Video: Ricketts Urges Regulatory Certainty, Sound Science for Chemicals Undergoing Review
chemical review process. In discussing theToxic Substances Control Act(TSCA), Ricketts noted the importance of chemicals … more efficient pathway for previous really reviewed substances, the EPA can prioritize resources toward evaluating truly new chemistries
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Backing the Blue in 2026
classifies fentanyl and its analogues as Schedule I substances. It leads to harsher sentences for fentanyl traffickers. Less
Ricketts Highlights LAW Enforcement Appreciation DAY, Thanking Officers
classifies fentanyl and its analogues as Schedule I substances. “It leads to harsher sentences for fentanyl traffickers. “Less
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: A Year of Delivering Wins for Nebraska
reclassified fentanyl and its analogues as Schedule I substances. It will lead to harsher sentences for fentanyl traffickers
Ricketts Recaps 2025, a YEAR of Delivering WINS for Nebraskans
reclassifies fentanyl and its analogues as Schedule I substances. “It will lead to harsher sentences for fentanyl traffickers
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Securing Our Border, Keeping Nebraskans Safe
Fentanyl Act. The law permanently classified fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances
Ricketts Highlights Successful Efforts to Secure Border, Protect Nebraskans
Fentanyl Act. “The bill permanently classified fentanyl-related substances as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances
Bacon Named One of Most Effective Lawmakers in 118th Congress
bills advance through the lawmaking process, and the substance of their policy proposals. In the Defense category
Ricketts Introduces Package to Support Servicemembers, Veterans
heightened risks of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance misuse, depression, and even suicide. Currently, the Separation Health
Ricketts, Schiff Lead Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month Resolution
introduced a resolution to designate October 2025 as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month in America. Ricketts … States. “Drug overdoses are killing Americans,” said Ricketts. “Substance use among adolescents is associated with continued substance
Ricketts Introduces VARIANCE Act to Strengthen American Trucking
include plastic pellets, flour, aggregates, and other solid substances with individual particles that easily separate. Bulk loads
Fischer, Smith Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Awareness of Federal Mental Health Grant Opportunities
federal grants that support mental health and address substance use. “Every person deserves equal access to mental health … eligibility and status information for mental health and substance use grant funding across multiple federal agencies. The legislation
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Backing the Blue
classify fentanyl and its analogues as Schedule I substances. It will lead to harsher sentences for fentanyl traffickers
VIDEO: Ricketts Thanks Officers During National Police Week
classify fentanyl and its analogues as Schedule I substances. “It will lead to harsher sentences for fentanyl traffickers
Bacon, McClellan, Hyde-Smith, Merkley Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Address Mental Health Treatment Shortages
introduced legislation to address mental health and substance use disorder facility shortages during a growing mental health crisis … over 75 percent of adults who needed substance use treatment in the past year did not receive that
Bacon, Crow Reintroduce Legislation to Recognize Long-Term Risks of Military Firefighting, Strengthen VA Benefits for Veteran Firefighters
buildings or jets and exposing themselves to toxic substances and deadly fumes,” said Rep. Bacon. “Creating the presumption
Ricketts, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Organic Import Verification
creates a national list of approved and prohibited substances for organic production. It also includes an organic certification
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Working Hard to Deliver for You
classify fentanyl and its analogues as Schedule I substances. It will lead to harsher sentences for fentanyl traffickers
Ricketts Praises Senate Passage of Anti-Fentanyl Legislation: “We Are Keeping Our Promises”
Fentanyl Act, which will permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I under the Controlled Services Act. Fentanyl … classify fentanyl and its analogues as Schedule I substances. It will lead to harsher sentences for fentanyl traffickers