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Steny Hoyer's Public Statements on Issue: Drugs

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07/15/2022 Maryland Delegation Members Announce $1.25 Million to Prevent Youth Drug and Substance Use Across Maryland
04/07/2022 Tweet - "Decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level is a matter of justice and equal opportunity -- #WeNeedMore to address the systemic inequities and disproportionate economic impacts of the war on drugs on communities of color."
04/01/2022 Tweet - "I spoke on the House Floor today about why #WeNeedMORE. This is a matter of justice -- decriminalizing marijuana at the Federal level will address systemic inequities & the disproportionate economic impact of the war on drugs on communities of color."
01/10/2022 Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Ed Perlmutter
11/16/2021 MARYLAND DELEGATION ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1.6 MILLION FOR MARYLAND'S PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM
09/01/2021 Hoyer Statement on National Recovery Month
05/19/2021 Tweet - "Glad that MD will receive nearly $55.4 million from the #AmericanRescuePlan to expand access to mental health services and substance use disorder treatment programs. These funds will better support individuals coping with mental illness and addiction."
05/19/2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $55.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Mental Health Services and Combat the Opioid Epidemic
05/11/2021 Tweet - "Disappointed House GOP chose partisan politics instead of helping Americans by voting against @RepDean's bill to aid those w opioid addiction. I will bring it back for a vote next week. We won't let partisan games stop us from getting our work done."
12/04/2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act
09/01/2020 Maryland Delegation Members Applaud $4.5 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis
09/01/2020 Tweet - "The opioid crisis continues to impact communities and families throughout #MD05. I'm pleased that over $4.5 million was awarded to the state of Maryland to combat this crisis and help those struggling with addiction."
01/14/2020 Tweet - ".@EnergyCommerce Democrats have continued to lead efforts to address the opioid crisis. I thank the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for holding a hearing this morning to examine this public health crisis and effective measures to combat it."
12/12/2019 Tweet - "Combating the opioid epidemic is a top priority for Democrats, and I am proud that the House has passed #HR3, which provides funding to address this crisis, including supporting children who have been impacted."
10/07/2019 Hoyer, Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Over $1 Million to Prevent Opioid Abuse in Maryland
10/07/2019 Tweet - "The opioid epidemic hurts families throughout #MD05. New grant funding for @UofMaryland will ensure resources are available to treat those suffering from addiction and prevent future opioid misuse. https://bit.ly/2AT7pdf "
09/25/2019 Tweet - " Proud to bring the SAFE Banking Act to the Floor, but I believe it does not go far enough. This must be a first step toward the decriminalization & de-scheduling of marijuana. I look fwd to continuing to work w my colleagues to make progress on this issue."
09/25/2019 Hoyer Statement on the SAFE Banking Act
06/20/2019 Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change."
06/19/2019 Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is a crisis that affects every community across the country. I thank OversightDems for holding a hearing to discuss the inadequate response to this crisis and identify solutions to address it.Steny Hoyer added,"
06/12/2019 Tweet - "Reports that the # of fatal opioid overdoses have decreased in MD are encouraging, but there is more work to be done to address this epidemic. We must continue to increase funding for treatment & work w local partners to reduce the number of overdoses."
05/22/2019 House Democrats Are Taking Action to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs
05/09/2019 Tweet - "I thank my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce for holding another hearing on rising prescription drug costs. On the Floor, House Dems are taking up legislation this week and next to address the cost of prescription drugs, & we will continue to take action on this important issue."
04/12/2019 Tweet - "In the first 100 days of the 116th Congress, House Dems have taken action to raise wages, expand opportunity, lower health care & prescription drug costs, & ensure working families can make it in America. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2VzCWtG #100DaysForthePeople"
03/13/2019 Tweet - "I thank my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce Subcommittee on Health for holding an overdue hearing on seven bills from House Dems to lower the cost of prescription drugs. House Dems are keeping our promise to address the high cost of prescription drugs. #ForThePeople"
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