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WASHINGTON – Today the House passed H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 396 - 14.  This bill establishes new public health policies and reforms Medicaid and Medicare to combat the country-wide opioid epidemic.  Building upon the 21st Century Cures Act and the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act passed last Congress, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is the capstone effort of this Congress, containing provisions from over 50 bills that previously passed the House.

Rep. Foxx stated, “As an original cosponsor of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, I endorsed this bill due to my firm belief in the importance of combating the opioid scourge wreaking havoc across the country.  It takes a fiscally responsible and comprehensive approach, providing agencies and communities with the guidance and resources necessary to advance this fight.  We know this addiction is preventable and treatable, and Congress remains committed to supporting the citizens combatting this disease on the front lines of our communities in every way it can.”

To learn more about the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, click here. 

For the bill summary, click here.

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U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District and is the chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.