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Whitfield Applauds Advancement of Energy & Commerce Bills

Press Release

Date: April 27, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Operations Veterans Health and Health Care Natural Resources

U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) joined with his colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee to advance legislation from both the Energy and Power and Health Subcommittees during a full committee markup today. These bills aim to curb opioid abuse, enhance pipeline safety, and streamline requirements for veterans seeking to become EMTs. Whitfield released the following statement after passage:

"We have made significant improvements within this bill (H.R. 5050) incorporating views from both sides of the aisle. I am pleased we have reached a bipartisan agreement and look forward to moving a bill onto the House Floor in conjunction with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Kentucky has the third highest rate of prescription drug overdoses in the country, claiming the lives of more than 1,000 individuals each year. These nine pieces of legislation, along with the three we are set to consider tomorrow, will build on our Committee's effort that started last year with the passage of NASPER to curb this serious public health crisis."


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