Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) attended a White House ceremony for the signing of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. Husted was among nine senators who promoted this legislation, which renews federal programs aimed at opioid and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery.
The law reauthorizes several initiatives, including residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women, training for first responders, support for individuals in recovery returning to the workforce, and mental health programs for children and youth.
“Ohio is one of the ten states hit hardest by the opioid crisis and addiction. This crisis continues to take lives while devastating families and communities across our state. With the SUPPORT Act now law, we renew key treatment and recovery programs for those suffering from addiction, expand workforce reentry support and reauthorize programs for moms and babies affected by substance use disorders. I’m proud to support a law that equips people battling addiction with the tools they need to recover and rebuild their lives,” said Husted.
According to recent data, Ohio experienced 4,452 unintentional drug overdose deaths in 2023.
The bill received bipartisan backing in both chambers of Congress before becoming law. It passed the Senate on September 18, 2025, after approval in the House on June 4 of the same year. Husted worked with a coalition of nine bipartisan senators as sponsors.
This legislation follows other measures supported by Husted aimed at reducing drug overdoses. Earlier in 2025, he backed the HALT Fentanyl Act—which was signed into law—and contributed to permanently extending regulations covering fentanyl-related substances to address gaps previously used by traffickers.
The full text of the SUPPORT Act can be accessed here.
