Plan includes priorities for 2019-2020 legislative term

State Rep. Hank Vaupel, of Fowlerville, joined his colleagues on Tuesday for a press conference unveiling the 2019-2020 House Republican Action Plan, which serves as a guide for legislative activity over the next two years.

Vaupel, who is serving his second term as chair of the House Health Policy Committee, says he’s encouraged that the plan put emphasis on the need for increased mental health care access, health care affordability and opioid abuse and overdose prevention.

“We made great strides last term in the way of mental health care access, but there’s more to be done to eliminate stigma and create an environment in Michigan that is more understanding of and better cares for those experiencing mental health challenges,” Vaupel said.

“The opioid epidemic continues to be a struggle this year as well,” he said. “I’m very proud of our collaboration with law enforcement, doctors and substance use specialists last term and I look forward to building on that momentum over the next two years. No one is immune to opioid addiction, and too many have fallen victim already. We must work together to craft effective solutions to prevent further tragedy.”

The entire House Republican Action Plan is available to the public on the Michigan House Republican website.

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