Andy Barr: “On behalf of the families of the Commonwealth of Kentucky which suffers from the third highest opioid overdose mortality…”

“On behalf of the families of the Commonwealth of Kentucky which suffers from the third highest opioid overdose mortality rate in the Nation, I rise today in support of H.R. 6, and I thank the chairman for his leadership on this. This legislation marks a critical investment to help individuals and families struggling with addiction rise above addiction and transition back into the workforce. Specifically, H.R. 6 includes my legislation, the CAREER Act, which creates a demonstration program to promote evidence-based transitional housing that pairs recovery support with life skills, workforce training, and job placement. I would like to thank the many nonprofits in my home State of Kentucky for inspiring this legislation.”