Katherine Clark

I thank Representative Dold for joining me in this legislation, and I also thank the family of Alex Laliberte for sharing their story. We offer our deepest sympathies. Mr. Speaker, across Massachusetts and the Nation, too many parents are…

I want to thank the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott) for his leadership on this issue and so many involving the welfare and health of our children. I reserve the balance of my time.

I am pleased to join with Representative Barletta to introduce this important bill to help the most vulnerable victims of the opioid epidemic. In every corner of our country, the opioid crisis is having a devastating effect. In…

Again, I just want to thank the gentlewoman from Indiana for all her leadership and advocacy, and my good friend and colleague from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Mr. Kennedy) for his as well. This bill and their work will make an…

My amendment would direct the task force to consider the programs and research relative to adolescents and young adults. We know that addiction and recovery often start early, and we need to focus research on how to address the unique…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 6, line 13, strike ``and''. Page 6, after line 16, insert the following: (F) research that has been…

My amendment is simple. It directs the task force to consider any potential benefits from increasing the electronic prescribing of opioids. We know that, with the increasing sophistication of health information technology, we have an…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 6, after line 5, insert the following: (D) ongoing efforts at the Federal, State, and local levels to…

A special thanks to Congresswoman Brooks, Congressman Kennedy, and Congressman Pallone for introducing this important bipartisan bill to address a devastating public health crisis. The opioid epidemic is a scourge on this country. In my…

I thank the gentlewoman from Maine. I thank her for sharing the personal story of David and Michael. I know that, in my extended office family, we grieve and remember and will continue to work for change for Kyle and Emmett, who we have…

I thank Congressman Rothfus for sharing the stories of Jared, Chad, and Tony and really putting a face and a name to this epidemic. I now yield to the gentlewoman from Maine (Ms. Pingree).

I thank Ms. Jackson Lee for her advocacy and leadership and always championing our communities of color who have also been devastated by this crisis. I yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Rothfus).

I thank the gentleman from Ohio for reminding us that even rural America has not been spared this epidemic. I yield to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).

I thank Ms. Kaptur for putting a face to this addiction with the moving stories of Matt and Tracy. I yield to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Chabot).

I thank Ms. Stefanik for telling us of the work of St. Joseph's and highlighting the importance of the impact of this crisis on veterans. I yield to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur).

I thank Mr. Neal for the critical story that Bethany shared with him and that the gentleman shared with us. We know how devastating this crisis has been in western and central Massachusetts, and we thank the gentleman for all of his…

I thank the gentleman for sharing Morgan's story with us. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from the western part of the Commonwealth, Mr. Neal. (Mr. NEAL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Please extend our thanks to Jennifer's family for sharing that story, and I thank the gentleman for his advocacy. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Katko).

I thank Mr. Guinta. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney).

I would like to thank my colleagues for joining us this evening for this critically important discussion. I thank the chairs of the bipartisan task force on the opioid epidemic for their leadership and tenacity in pushing reforms. I thank…

The most important piece of public policy that we could undertake to increase labor force participation is a Federal Paid Leave Law.

Last March, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, Dr. David Michaels, wrote about a woman from Massachusetts named Guadalupe Gonzalez.

I especially want to highlight your commitment to addressing the opioid crisis.

The district I serve, the Fifth District of Massachusetts, is home to women who have shaped our Nation's history. I would like to celebrate one of those extraordinary women in celebration of Women's History Month. When you hear the song…

I think make great progress in developing the trauma-informed practices, which I am hopeful are going to be able to reduce suspension and expulsion that we are seeing in early education and child care.