In an effort to save more lives and increase access to treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health resources, U.S. Representatives Hal Rogers (R-KY) and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) introduced a bipartisan bill reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program (LRP), H.R. 3355.
On May 17, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), a senior Member of the House Financial Services Committee, unveiled legislation to reform the failed Housing First policy at a press conference at the House Triangle.
In recognition of National Police Week, U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) gave the following remarks on the House Floor to honor the memory of the five fallen officers in Eastern Kentucky who died in the line of duty last year.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Secure the Border Act (H.R. 2), to combat illegal immigration and shore up the southern border. The bill was passed by House Republicans just before Title 42 expires Thursday evening, lifting border restrictions that were implemented at the height of the COVID pandemic to help protect public health.