Rep. Jimmy Panetta, Santa Clara County Leaders, Discuss Innovative Efforts to Address the Opioid Crisis
San Jose, CA – In case you missed it, United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Santa Clara County Board President Susan Ellenberg, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, as well as public health and safety leaders in Santa Clara County held a roundtable discussion on the ongoing local response to the opioid and fentanyl crisis. Leaders discussed innovative solutions to stay ahead of recent trends as well as areas of collaboration at the federal, state, local, and community levels.
Rep. Panetta continues to lead efforts in Congress to empower California’s 19th Congressional District and communities around the country with the tools and resources they need to stop the flow of illicit fentanyl, prosecute illegal drug traffickers, and expand care options for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder. Rep. Panetta has introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act which would crack down and schedule the highly dangerous sedative causing fatal overdoses in California and nationwide.
“The opioid and fentanyl crisis is evolving, and we need all levels of government engaged on this issue to save lives and stop the flow of illegal drugs into our community,” said Rep. Panetta. “In bringing together local leaders as well as law enforcement and public health experts, we can strengthen the partnerships so critical to deploying innovative solutions to effectively respond to this threat. I’m continuing to fight in Congress for straightforward, bipartisan policies that will ensure communities like ours have the resources that they need to help treat those living with addiction, keep out those dangerous drugs, and keep our community safe.”
To watch the full press conference visit: HERE
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