Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after he joined President Trump as he signed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, into law.
“Our nation’s opioid crisis has touched every facet of American life. This law provides realistic solutions that span the breadth of the crisis – from prevention and treatment to education and enforcement. With President Trump’s signature, our legislation will improve treatment for those with substance use disorder, fight deadly fentanyl, bolster the efforts of agents at our international mail facilities, and provide vital resources for new innovative alternatives to treat pain.
“As a doctor serving in Congress, it has been a privilege to play a role in the passage of this life-saving legislation. I am grateful to the many Americans in recovery, courageous families, and dedicated experts who have worked with the Health Subcommittee during each step of this process. It is my sincere hope that our collaborative efforts will spare any additional American families from the devastation of opioid addiction and provide hope to those who have been touched by this crisis.”
