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On the recordJune 20, 2019
I think in that common spirit and our desire to make sure that we address the opioid epidemic, just as the epidemic is exploding, so should our commitment to address this problem. This amendment is supported by the NAACP, the ACLU, the Drug Policy Alliance, and dozens of other organizations. Again, this is a relatively commonsense amendment. We have overfunded one agency, and we should move that to make sure we are getting people the care that they need. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Ocasio-Cortez). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 79 Offered by Ms. Omar The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 79 printed in part B of House Report 116-119.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

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