Hank Johnson: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Lynch amendment. It expands the list of…”

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Lynch amendment. It expands the list of eligible grant uses for the grant program created by H.R. 5046 to include programs that ensure the security of opioids in medical facilities. This amendment would add programs that ensure the security of opioids in medical facilities to the list of grant uses authorized under H.R. 5046. Maintaining opioids securely in medical facilities protects the public by helping to ensure that the drugs will not fall into the hands of individuals who will use them or sell them improperly or illegally. If State or local governments wish to take steps to better secure these facilities, grant funding under this program should be available to them. Therefore, I support the amendment.”