Congresswoman Luz Rivas Statement on SUPPORT Act Vote

June 5, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after voting against the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Authorization Act: 

 

“House Republicans brought up the SUPPORT Act while turning a blind eye to the Trump Administration’s dismantling of vital mental health programs and services, while also voting to kick 16 million Americans off their healthcare coverage two weeks ago,” said Congresswoman Rivas. “I could not vote for the SUPPORT Act knowing that this Administration is gutting the behavioral health services and healthcare coverage that millions of Americans rely on, which include the very programs in this bill. I will continue working with Ranking Member Pallone and my colleagues on comprehensive and meaningful solutions that support those living with a substance use disorder. If Republicans were serious about helping our most vulnerable, they would stand up to President Trump and his actions that harm Americans.” 

 

Background: 

  • The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a new analysis showing that 16 million people will lose health coverage from the Republican reconciliation plan, H.R. 1 the “Big Ugly Bill”, including their failure to extend premium tax credits that Americans use to buy affordable health insurance. The Trump Administration has proposed cuts of over $1 billion to SAMHSA, including harm reduction programs.   

  • The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a new analysis showing that 16 million people will lose health coverage from the Republican reconciliation plan, H.R. 1 the “Big Ugly Bill”, including their failure to extend premium tax credits that Americans use to buy affordable health insurance.  

  • The Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 authorizes and modifies various public health programs primarily focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery for patients with substance use disorders. 

  • The SUPPORT Act passed the House by a vote of 366-57. Congresswoman Rivas voted against the bill. 

 

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