WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) voted to reauthorize the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) Act, which was first signed into law in 2018 by President Trump. The legislation has successfully expanded access to treatment and recovery opportunities, opened the door for more work-to-recovery programs, and is effectively turning the tide on the nation’s drug overdose crisis.  

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a historic reduction in predicted overdose deaths last year with a decline of nearly 30-percent nationwide. Here in Kentucky, we are leading the way for life-saving efforts with a reduction of over 30-percent last year. While every preventable death in this epidemic is one too many, this new data gives us hope and proof that we are on the right path with legislation, like the SUPPORT Act,” said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House and founder of Operation UNITE. “We have more treatment and recovery options than ever before, along with more prevention and education in our communities, and newly secured borders to stop illicit drugs from flooding into our communities. At the same time, deadly fentanyl poisoning still on the rise, so we must remain vigilant in our efforts to save more lives and end this national crisis.”

The SUPPORT Act, introduced by Kentucky Congressman Brett Guthrie, includes enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs), increased treatment options for pregnant women and postpartum women with substance use disorder (SUD), support for treatment and recovery centers, law enforcement resources and improved access to naloxone.

The legislation also includes the CAREER Act, led by Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr, which provides more opportunities for individuals in recovery to reenter the workforce with additional skills and education.

The legislation passed the House on Wednesday and now moves to the Senate for consideration.

For more information about Congressman Rogers’ work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.

Click here to read the SUPPORT ACT.