•    "The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act addresses the ongoing public health emergency posed by the opioid and overdose crisis. The opioid epidemic is still a tragic reality for millions of Americans and their families every day. Last year, nearly 110,000 Americans died from a drug overdose… It extends the programs that have worked, makes common sense changes to the programs that need to be updated, and includes new policies designed to combat the new reality of the opioid epidemic. The bill before us today would provide critical training to first responders, support recovery centers, and help individuals in recovery lead normal lives. It makes important investments in Medicaid to support the treatment of opioid use disorder." Source: Rep. Frank Pallone (Democrat, New Jersey, District 6)

•    "The state of behavioral health in America remains a national crisis, with millions of people across the nation experiencing a substance use disorder and 1 in 5 Americans experiencing a mental health condition each year. The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act is critical to effectively addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Its policies and provisions will continue to embrace prevention, treatment, and a pathway to recovery." Source: Debbie Witchey, President and CEO of the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness