Congress’ Proposals on Opioids Aren’t Keeping Up with Epidemic - Roll Call

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Congress’ Proposals on Opioids Aren’t Keeping Up with Epidemic

By Sandhya Raman

Posted June 5, 2018 at 10:39pm

By Sandhya Raman and D.A. Banks

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Reporter Sandhya Raman discusses her recent report comparing the bills that Congress has drafted so far to combat the opioid crisis and the heart of the epidemic itself. Find out what she found most surprising in her research — such as how many of the proposals are not addressing the newest concern.

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