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Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 11, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in favor of H.R. 4531, the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act.

I was exceedingly proud to work on the SUPPORT Act when it was first passed in 2018 in response to the opioid crisis.

The legislation brought about many positive changes, but substance abuse and addiction continue to threaten individuals and communities in every congressional district across the country and across all socioeconomic classes.

With over 100,000 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. last year alone, we must continue working to increase access to, and availability of, lifesaving treatments and recovery services.

I am particularly happy to be reauthorizing the CORC, or Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers program, which will directly affect my home State of Indiana.

Regrettably, per capita rates of drug overdose deaths in the Hoosier State are higher than the national average. The CORC program helps coordinate the targeted resources available for those who need help overcoming opioid use disorder.

Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this critical piece of legislation.

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