Today, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act:

"The opioid crisis has devastated families and communities all across the country, and the Tenth District is no exception. Today, the House passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which addresses all sides of this issue, from addiction prevention to ensuring communities and law enforcement have the resources they need to combat this crisis. This vote is an important step forward as we work to stop the opioid epidemic and help end the cycle of addiction impacting many here in western North Carolina."

Click here to learn more about H.R. 6 and the other important work the House has done to combat the opioid crisis courtesy of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.