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Trump Signs New Law Backing Families Fighting Opioid Crisis
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- President Donald Trump signed the SUPPORT Act on Monday, enhancing help for Americans facing substance use disorders.
- The law renews and updates health programs, adding “Bruce’s Law” to expand efforts against opioid abuse, especially fentanyl.
- Families who lost children to the epidemic praised Trump’s action, emphasizing the law’s power to save lives and educate youth.
President Donald Trump has enacted the SUPPORT Act, a significant step to strengthen resources for those battling substance use disorders. The law refreshes and revises existing programs, aiming to curb overdoses and improve mental health through renewed federal support.
Sandy Snodgrass, who lost her son Bruce, remarked,
“The SUPPORT Act and Bruce’s Law will simply save the lives of young Americans.”
Greg Swan, another grieving parent, thanked Trump for his leadership and vision in creating and expanding protections like Bruce’s Law.
“Now we are empowered and backed by the Support Act to go into all 26,727 reluctant USA High Schools and preach the dangers of fentanyl as a bereaved army, the Angel Army.”
Swan said.
“110,000 lives will be saved by youth alone – and you can double that by the number of bereaved parents who WILL NOT have to have an empty chair for their ‘Tiny Tim.’”
Drew Siegel of Victoria’s Voice expressed gratitude that so many families are being heard at last.
“This is for you, Victoria.”
He said simply.
“We love you, and we miss you every day.”
Robert Branner described the measure as a lifeline, citing his personal loss and the urgent need for better prevention in schools.
“It is an Act designed to save lives, strengthen communities, and protect our children from a crisis that is touching every corner of this nation.”
Branner stated.
“I stand here as a Father who lost a daughter because she did not know the dangers of taking a pill that was not prescribed to her.”
“She didn’t know it could be laced with fentanyl.”
“She didn’t know one single pill could stop her heart.”
“She didn’t know because she was never taught.”
Branner emphasized the law’s investment in education and prevention across America, warning that a single mistake can cost a young life.
“The SUPPORT Act is an equalizer. It doesn’t pick and choose which families to help.”
“It reaches across race, class, background, and zip code because addiction and fentanyl do not discriminate.”
“Education, prevention, and support should not either. … It saves lives.”
“It strengthens families. And it gives our children the knowledge they need to survive in a world where one pill can take everything.”
The SUPPORT Act’s passage marks a renewed dedication to protecting American youth from the dangers of illegal substances.
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