Issue Position: Drug Epidemic in West Virginia

Issue Position

In February of 2016, Congressman Mooney introduced the Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act (PROP Act, H.R. 4499). Backed by the American Medical Association, West Virginia Medical Society, American Hospital Association, and other leading national and state groups, this bill eliminates an Obamacare provision that encourages over prescription of opioids.

Also, through Congressman Mooney's efforts, Jefferson County joined counties across the nation by being classified as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) status. Now, law enforcement and other agencies enjoy access to more federal resources geared at stopping trafficking and addressing addiction.
Congressman Mooney listens to his constituents and works with others leading the fight against West Virginia's drug epidemic. He has heard from law enforcement, doctors, community leaders, and recovering addicts throughout West Virginia. Congressman Mooney also joined Charleston police officers on a "ride along" to observe the fight against drug dealers.

Finally, Congressman Mooney will never forget the drug epidemic's most vulnerable victims, the unborn. He cosponsored The Protecting Our Infants Act (H.R. 1462), a bill that will protect children from the ravages of drugs, even in uteri. This legislation will support efforts to collect and disseminate strategies and best practices to prevent and treat maternal opioid use and abuse, as well as provide recommendations for diagnosing and treating babies suffering from withdraw

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