Improving Access to Addiction Treatment and Recovery Services

May 18, 2024

Hello Friends,

As the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, I have worked across the aisle to push for comprehensive legislation to address the addiction and overdose epidemic that has impacted every community across our state and to expand access to treatment and recovery services to help save lives.

We need to use every tool at our disposal to tackle the addiction and overdose crisis.

This week, the CDC reported that overdoses in the United States declined last year for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. This is welcome news, and at a time when overdose deaths are finally falling, we should make it easier for people to access treatment and recovery services, not harder.

I urged my colleagues in the Energy and Commerce Committee this week to support legislation to make remote prescribing for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder permanent to ensure people can access the life-saving treatment they need and deserve.

Expanding Mental Health Services for Moms

It’s essential that new and expecting mothers can access the health care they need to thrive.

Pregnancy and childbirth are significant, life-changing events that can be exciting and joyful as well as challenging and overwhelming.

I was proud to help introduce legislation this week to expand access to no-cost mental health and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum individuals, ensuring moms, parents, and their children have the support they need to thrive.

Defending Granite State Postal Services

I’ll keep fighting to ensure Granite Staters receive their mail in a timely manner.

You may have seen in the news that the Postmaster General has been pushing for changes to the Manchester Processing and Distribution Center that would outsource New Hampshire’s mail processing to Boston, Massachusetts.

Families, seniors, and businesses across New Hampshire rely on USPS to deliver their mail and packages in a timely manner, and outsourcing those operations would result in significant disruptions. I am pleased to share that USPS has agreed to pause and reconsider these changes for the time being that would impact Granite Staters’ ability to send and receive their mail.

Strengthening American Aviation

This bill will protect the safety of the flying public and maintain American leadership in aviation.

This week, I was pleased to vote to reauthorize the FAA and ensure the United States remains a leader in aviation safety and innovation for years to come.

This critical legislation will help strengthen and grow our aviation workforce, modernize our nation’s aging airport and aviation infrastructure, and dramatically expand consumer protections and accessibility, creating a safer and more reliable travel experience for all.

Working to Close the Digital Divide

Access to quality, reliable broadband is essential for our communities.

Rural communities in New Hampshire and across the country rely on broadband services to stay connected — we must ensure that federal funding is spent effectively to allocate resources to the areas that need them most.

This week, my bipartisan legislation to develop a national strategy to deliver high-speed broadband across the country and prevent wasteful, redundant spending passed the House. I’m urging my colleagues in the Senate to quickly pass this reauthorization to streamline our efforts to close the digital divide here in New Hampshire and beyond.

Advocating for New Hampshire at the New England Council

I’m honored to have had the opportunity to play a part in the New England Council’s important work.

For more than 100 years, the New England Council has worked to bring the voices and values of our region to Washington and ensure New England has a seat at the table.

It was wonderful to join members and business leaders from across the region this week to discuss NEC’s incredible role in uplifting and supporting families, communities, and businesses in New Hampshire and beyond, and the work that lies ahead.

Recognizing New Hampshire's Law Enforcement Officers

Happy National Police Week, New Hampshire!

During National Police Week and every week, we pause to remember our law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice and recognize all those who go above and beyond the call of duty every day to keep our communities safe!

Thank you to all of the incredible police and law enforcement officers who make New Hampshire a safer place to live!

News You Can Use

These trainings will go a long way to help save lives.

Opioid Overdose Prevention Training: This spring and summer, Dartmouth Hitchcock is hosting opioid overdose prevention trainings across the Granite State to teach New Hampshire residents about harm reduction and how to administer Naloxone in the event of an emergency.

Congratulations, Will and Stu!

I also want to extend my congratulations to two of my staff members, Will and Stu, for completing their law school and graduate programs, all while balancing work full-time! I'm incredibly proud of their hard work and commitment to their education and public service!

To stay updated on my work in Congress and around the Granite State and for important information and resources, like my page on Facebook and follow me on Twitter.

I hope you have a safe and wonderful weekend!

Be bold, be brave, be kind.

Sincerely,

Annie