{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-davids-barr-introduce-bipartisan-bill-address-impact-substance-abuse", "Reps. Davids, Barr Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Impact of Substance Abuse on America\u2019s Workforce", "2023-06-20", "2023", "2023-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Last week, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Andy Barr (R-KY-06) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act, which helps address the impact of substance abuse on America\u2019s workforce. This bill would make improvements to a program that supports individuals recovering from substance use disorder, ensuring they can reenter the workforce and maintain gainful employment.\n\n\u201cSubstance abuse has affected far too many Kansas families, and we must ensure those recovering from addiction are supported and have access to good-paying jobs,\u201d said Davids. \u201cI\u2019m proud to join Representative Barr in leading the CAREER Act, which enables folks recovering from substance abuse to find employment and live independently. There are so many local organizations who walk alongside our neighbors in recovery, and I\u2019m proud to support their mission.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe CAREER Act has been instrumental in fostering workforce development, vocational training, and the acquisition of vital skills within our communities. By renewing its authorization, we will amplify the efficacy and influence of this essential program, guaranteeing that American workers possess the necessary tools to succeed in the dynamic job market of the 21st century,\u201d said Representative Andy Barr (R-KY-06). \u201cGiven the ongoing struggles our nation faces due to substance abuse, it is imperative that we prioritize assistance and allocate resources for individuals seeking recovery. I am appreciative of the opportunity to collaborate with Congresswoman Davids on this pivotal legislation.\u201d\n\nIn 2018, the CAREER Act was included in the bipartisan SUPPORT For Patients and Communities Act, legislation signed into law to empower local communities and law enforcement to fight the opioid epidemic. Now, the CAREER Act would reauthorize the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration\u2019s (SAMHSA) Treatment, Recovery and Workforce Support Grant Program, which directs award recipients to determine workforce gaps and coordinate employment and training activities for participants. The reauthorization would also increase funding for the program and allow the grants to be used for transportation between work, training, and recovery services.\n\nDavids has made it a priority to address the opioid and fentanyl epidemic head-on. She hosted multiple summits with law enforcement and health care workers on combatting the fentanyl epidemic and has taken a number of legislative actions based on the specific needs of the Kansas Third District, including:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-davids-barr-introduce-bipartisan-bill-address-impact-substance-abuse"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7812129333615303, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}