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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: Member Day on the Opioid Crisis
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a '' hearing held by the House Subcommittee on Health on October 11, 2017. During this session, various members of Congress presented testimony and legislative proposals aimed at addressing the national opioid epidemic.
This hearing served as a formal platform for members of Congress to propose legislative solutions to the opioid crisis, which influences the development of future federal health policy and funding priorities.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Members of Congress
Members participated by providing testimony and legislative proposals for consideration by the subcommittee.
House Subcommittee on Health
The subcommittee organized and conducted the hearing to inform future legislative action.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on October 11, 2017, by the House Subcommittee on Health.
- The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony and proposals from members of Congress regarding the opioid crisis.
- The hearing is identified as Serial No. 115-64.
- Numerous members of Congress, including committee leadership and other representatives, submitted prepared statements and testimony.
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- The proceedings were conducted under the authority of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Broad Congressional Engagement
The hearing format allowed for a wide range of members from different states to contribute, indicating a broad legislative interest in opioid policy at the time.
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