A group backed by House Speaker Paul Ryan is launching a new ad campaign highlighting congressional work against the opioid epidemic four months out from the midterm elections.
The American Action Network is pouring $2.5 million into ads in 10 House districts, including several top-tier races, after the House passed a series of bills aimed at curbing the epidemic over the past month.
“We thank the House for working in a bipartisan fashion to curb opioid addiction and provide resources for treatment and recovery,” said Corry Bliss, the head of AAN. “However, there is still more to be done, and AAN’s latest campaign urges both Republicans and Democrats to continue fighting on behalf of families across the country who are suffering because of this crisis every day.”
The ads, which are member-specific, feature a mother who talks about the epidemic’s impact on her family and thanks members, including some Democrats for working on a bipartisan basis to pass legislation.
In total, the group has spent $4.5 million on the issue, including their previous campaign urging action in the House on opioids.
Republicans currently hold a 23-seat advantage, and Democrats remain optimistic about their chances to retake the House.
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