Political Quotes

“I thank my Nevada colleague, Congressman Amodei, for his support on this bipartisan amendment. Mr. Chairman, our amendment would provide increased funds for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. The opioid epidemic is hurting every corner of this country, and southern Nevada is no exception. We need to invest in local, community- based solutions to help people struggling with opioid abuse. Unfortunately, local governments often have the fewest drug prevention resources and funds, even though it is the local communities on the front lines of this crisis. In every State and congressional district, every day of the year, there are first responders and paramedics treating overdoses and abuse. Our bipartisan amendment will directly invest in local community efforts to combat opioid abuse in Nevada and throughout this country. Mr. Chair, I urge all my colleagues to support this bipartisan amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Nevada (Mrs. Lee). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”