Womack Statement on the National Opioid Epidemic Announcement

Womack Statement on the National Opioid Epidemic Announcement

October 26, 2017

Contact: Heather Neilson (202) 225-4301

WASHINGTON- Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency:

"175 Americans die each day from a drug overdose. Our country simply cannot look the other way. This is a national emergency and today's announcement signals an unwavering commitment by this administration to address this epidemic. I am committed to working with the President and my colleagues in Congress to bring solutions to these challenges and end the suffering that so many families confront every day."

Congressman Steve Womack has represented Arkansas's Third Congressional District since 2011 and serves on the House Appropriations Defense, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Labor-Health and Human Services subcommittees and the House Committee on the Budget.

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Heather Neilson

Press Secretary

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03)

202-225-4301

2412 Rayburn HOB

Washington, DC 20515

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