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On the recordMay 26, 2026
I am concerned that recent decisions by HHS to dismantle SAMHSA and consolidate it within a larger agency, therefore weakening its existing powers, are inconsistent with the Department’s stated commitment to enhanced monitoring and rapid response.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden addresses HHS regarding synthetic opioids.

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