Health & Addressing the Opioid Crisis
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More on Health & Addressing the Opioid Crisis
House Passes Legislation with Bipartisan Support; Bills Will Expand Opioid Oversight, Education
Brindisi: Opioid Addiction Has Ravaged Our Communities, I Will Do Everything I Can to Help Stop This Epidemic
Congressman Anthony Brindisi this week helped pass five bipartisan bills to address the opioid epidemic. The bills will improve oversight on opioid distribution, expand local resources for those with substance use disorders, combat illegal fentanyl trafficking, and more.
Congressman Talks COVID Relief, Health Care Costs, and More with Constituents
Brindisi: I Will Always Work to Advocate for Upstate New Yorkers
Following Brindisi’s Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus-Endorsed Framework Announcement & As Schools, Cities, Counties & More Brace For Budget Cuts, Brindisi & Key Stakeholders Outline What’s At Stake For Childcare, School District, & State & Local Governments
Brindisi: Our Communities Need Relief & We Stand Here United Telling Washington To Get The Job Done
Bipartisan Plan Would Ensure Ample Aid For State & Local Government, Additional Testing Capacity, Education and Childcare Funding, Stimulus Checks & More
Brindisi: Washington Needs To Cut The Politics, This Bipartisan Framework Provides A Path Forward
Suicide Rate in Rural Areas 45% Higher Than Urban Areas; Brindisi Leads Bipartisan, National Call to Action
Brindisi: Where You Live Should Not Determine Your Access to Necessary Mental Health Care
As Abandoned Mall Burns, Brindisi Calls In Feds & State Watchdogs To Monitor Air Quality
Brindisi: We Need To Keep Our Communities Safe & That Starts With The Air We Breathe
Bill named in honor of Dr. Lorna Breen, who died by suicide after serving on frontlines of pandemic in New York City
Congressmen Anthony Brindisi (NY-22), Max Rose (NY-11), David McKinley (WV-01), Denver Riggleman (VA-05), Gil Cisneros (CA-39), Morgan Griffith (VA-09), and Fred Upton (MI-06) introduced the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout, and mental and behavioral health conditions among health care professionals.
As Farmers and Producers Continue Essential Work Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Brindisi Continues to Advocate for Family Farmers
Brindisi: Upstate Family Farmers are the Backbone of Our Economy; I’m Working to Help Them Rebuild
As 20 Veterans and Servicemembers Die by Suicide Every Day, Brindisi Bill Takes Action to Expand Mental Health Resources
Brindisi Legislation Builds on His Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act, Signed by President Trump Last Year
Brindisi: Veteran Suicide is a Public Health Emergency; We Need to Do Better by Our Veterans and Ensure They Have the Support They Deserve
Congressman Hosts Virtual Broadband Summit With Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
Congressman Outlines Key Findings & Action Plan To Address Sorry State Of Broadband In NY-22
Brindisi: The State Of Broadband In NY-22 Is Unacceptable