Leading the fight against the opioid epidemic

As a mother and a grandmother, Marsha understands how much the opioid epidemic is hurting Tennessee families. While the national media has just begun to pay attention to this public health crisis, Marsha has been fighting against it for years and leading on solutions. In the state Senate, she was instrumental in advancing legislation to form drug courts and treatment programs.

In Congress, she has led with solutions to fight opioid abuse. In March, she introduced the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act 2.0 – a bipartisan bill that increases civil and criminal penalties for bad actors and authorizes vital funding to combat the opioid epidemic. She regularly meets with law enforcement officials to understand their concerns and recommendations. She has advocated for, and will continue to advocate for, a systemic solution that includes taking a tough stance on the distribution of illicit opioids and engaging the community in prevention and recovery efforts.

Democrats are politicizing this public health crisis, and these attacks, and all the money they are pouring into them, do not save one life. They do not help one person get into recovery. They do not help law enforcement with the tools they need to stop this epidemic. Marsha won’t let this distract her. As our next Senator, she will continue to put Tennesseans first and fight to end this crisis.

Martha's Support From Law Enforcement

“Tennessee’s law enforcement officers have no better friend than Marsha Blackburn."

– Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Long

“Marsha Blackburn is a trusted ally of Blount County. As our senator, she will ensure our law enforcement officials have the tools we need to do our jobs and keep Tennesseans safe.”

– Blount County Sheriff James Berrong

“Having the resources we need to protect the residents of Cocke County is crucial in our role as members of law enforcement. I’m voting for Marsha Blackburn because she has been a friend to the law enforcement community and will continue to be as a member of the U.S. Senate.”

– Cocke County Sheriff Armando Fontes

“Hamilton County residents have a historic opportunity: the chance to elect a principled conservative to the United States Senate who cares about us and will advocate for our needs in Washington. Marsha Blackburn is the only choice for us in November, and I hope you’ll join me in casting your vote for her."

– Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond

“Knox County can count on Marsha Blackburn to be an ally to the law enforcement community. From combatting the opioid epidemic and stopping violent gang activity, she will always ensure we have the tools necessary to protect Knox County.”

– Knox County Sheriff-Elect Tom Spangler

“Marsha Blackburn has always fought for our law enforcement and she will continue to do that in the U.S. Senate. She has my vote in November.”

– Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris

“Marsha Blackburn has always been a trusted ally of Rutherford County. As Tennessee’s next U.S. senator, she will make sure our law enforcement officials always have the resources they need to protect our communities and keep Tennesseans safe.”

– Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh