{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-welch-introduce-legislation-to-preserve-rural-communities-opioid-response-program", "Capito, Welch Introduce Legislation to Preserve Rural Communities Opioid Response Program", "2026-08-03", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "WV", "Shelley Moore Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", "capito", "https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced the RCORP Authorization Act, legislation that would maintain the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program to establish and expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services in rural areas for substance use disorders, related behavioral health conditions, and other related public health issues.\n\n\u201cWest Virginians know firsthand the devastating toll the opioid epidemic has had on our state\u2019s families and communities. We also know that recovery is possible when those struggling have access to the right resources,\u201d Senator Capito said. \u201cThe Rural Communities Opioid Response Program has helped strengthen prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts in communities that often face unique challenges accessing care. By preserving this successful program, we can provide greater certainty for rural providers and ensure communities in West Virginia and across the country continue to receive the support they need to recover.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhile Vermont has seen a decrease in overdose deaths in recent years, our work to help those struggling with addiction isn\u2019t over\u2014far from it. We need to do everything in our power to support folks on the road to recovery, especially in rural communities, where substance use disorder treatment and resources are harder to come by,\u201d Senator Welch said. \u201cWe\u2019re working across the aisle to ensure that rural communities in Vermont, West Virginia, and across the country can access vital prevention and recovery services necessary to combat the opioid crisis.\u201d\n\nThe RCORP Authorization Act would:\n\nFormally authorize the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) to ensure its long-term future.\n\nExpand access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services for substance use disorders in rural communities.\n\nSupport local partnerships to strengthen coordinated, community-based care.\n\nProvide grants to rural organizations to address opioid use disorder and other behavioral health challenges.\n\nAuthorize funds annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 to sustain and expand the program.\n\nFull text of the legislation can be found here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-08-04T07:35:49Z", "2026-08-04T07:37:27Z"]], "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://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-welch-introduce-legislation-to-preserve-rural-communities-opioid-response-program"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.3871090486645699, "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"}