Andy Barr: “As a Member of Congress representing a State that has been ravaged by heroin and opioid addiction, I can't think of a…”

“As a Member of Congress representing a State that has been ravaged by heroin and opioid addiction, I can't think of a more important thing for this Congress to do than to develop a national strategy for combating these transnational gangs that are preying on our communities. Once again, I commend Mr. Kustoff for his leadership in this area and in this effort and in this fight. I applaud my colleagues for supporting the legislation on both sides of the aisle. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Palmer). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Barr) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4768, as amended. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”