Issue Position: Opioid Crisis

Issue Position

As I've traveled across our state, I've seen the devastating impact the opioid epidemic is having on our communities. From Longview to Port Angeles and Everett to Spokane, I've held forums to hear first hand about the difficult fight our families, community leaders, health care providers, and law enforcement officials are up against.

That's why I supported the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, legislation that dramatically increased federal resources for treatment, recovery, supportive services for families and law enforcement.

I have sponsored a bill, supported by 39 state Attorneys General, to increase the penalties on drug manufacturers when they turn a blind eye to the reckless distribution of opioids in our communities. We need greater transparency and accountability into the production, marketing and distribution practices of drug manufacturers and that's what my bill does.

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