Washington, April 7 -- Congressman Ryan Mackenzie issued the following press release:
This week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (R, PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the bipartisan Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act alongside Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D, IL-08). This legislation will help to protect workers and support communities impacted by substance use disorder.
Important progress (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm) has been made in the fight against substance abuse, but it continues to affect millions of Americans, including many who are currently working or trying to reenter the workforce. An estimated 46 million (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/substance-use/about/index.html) Americ...