Political Quotes

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end of title III the following: SEC. 304. GUIDELINES FOR PRESCRIBING NALOXONE. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidelines for prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug. (b) Contents.--In issuing guidelines under subsection (a), the Secretary shall address the following: (1) Co-prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug in conjunction with any prescribed opioid. (2) Dosage safety. (3) Prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug to an individual other than a patient. (4) Standing orders. (5) Other distribution, education, and safety measures as determined necessary. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 949, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Keating) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts.”