He is committed to working with law enforcement and our medical providers to stop the opioid epidemic plaguing our communities. Putting an end to this public health crisis will require action from every level of government, and Chuck will do everything he can to stop this crisis.
Work with law enforcement and medical providers to stop the opioid epidemic.
Occurrences
Prioritizing substance abuse treatment, prevention, and long-term recovery, including the use of opioid overdose reversal medications.
Evidence
"Supporting President Trump’s War on Drugs ... Republicans are supporting President Trump’s fight against fentanyl with robust support for state and local law enforcement. ... Republicans are increasing funding for the Drug Enforcement Administration by $63 million in support of the Trump Administration’s efforts to take down drug traffickers."
"U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), released the following statement following the ribbon cutting at the University of Tennessee (UT) Medical Center clinic in Oneida, TN."
Assessments
Fleischmann has relevant federal same-term activity through appropriations work supporting increased DEA funding and law-enforcement efforts against fentanyl trafficking, which materially addresses part of the opioid-epidemic promise. However, the available evidence does not show a completed or comprehensive outcome involving both law enforcement and medical providers, nor that the opioid epidemic was stopped. The medical-clinic appearance is health-care related but not tied to opioid response. This supports partial credit, with an effort badge for meaningful legislative action.