Scott comments on National Health Emergency regarding Opioids

On Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) commented following President Trump’s declaration of a nationwide health emergency regarding the opioid epidemic. “Today’s announcement by President Trump is an important step in tackling the opioid epidemic that has had dire consequences for so many families across the nation. We must do everything possible to both help those struggling with addiction and stop the further spread of opioid abuse. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate and the White House to continue combating this deadly epidemic.”