[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              THE CRIB ACT

  (Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of 
H.R. 6, which we are voting on here today. H.R. 6 includes my 
legislation, the Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies Act, known as 
the CRIB Act.
  The most innocent victims of the opioid crisis are the precious 
newborn babies that were exposed to drugs during pregnancy. It simply 
breaks your heart.
  Three years ago, I helped start Lily's Place in my hometown, a 
healthcare facility that has provided compassionate, loving healthcare 
to more than 200 newborn babies going through the ravages of withdrawal 
after birth.
  Passing the CRIB Act today will allow this one-of-a-kind program to 
be replicated around the country so every child gets the best possible 
chance for a healthy start in life.
  Mr. Speaker, I encourage my fellow Members to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 6, 
the CRIB Act.

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