Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5197, the Alternatives to Opioids in the Emergency Department Act, introduced by my colleague from New Jersey, Representative Pascrell. This legislation would create a demonstration program to support emergency departments in developing, implementing, enhancing, or studying alternative pain management protocols and treatments that limit the use of prescription opioids in emergency departments. Supporting the development of additional protocols for alternatives to opioid medications as proposed by this bill can help reduce the number of those put at risk of addiction and lead to fewer fatal and nonfatal overdoses. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell), the sponsor of this bill.”