Carter Installs Overdose Reversal Kits in House Office Buildings

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) successfully advocated for the installation of overdose reversal kits near automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in House office buildings, shining a light on the need to make naloxone, an over-the-counter opioid reversal treatment, as accessible as a defibrillator.

Overdoses are the number one cause of death for adults aged 18-45. House Office Buildings are leading by example to normalize the presence of this safe and effective treatment and encouraging members of the public to learn how to properly administer it.

"This is a huge win for public safety," said Rep. Carter. "By making opioid reversal kits as common as defibrillators and fire extinguishers, we will arm citizens with critical tools to combat the opioid epidemic. I am proud that the U.S. Capitol is leading the way. We can and must ensure that schools and other public and private buildings across the nation have similar access to this life-saving treatment."

Currently, boxes have been installed near building entrances for Rayburn, Longworth, Cannon, Ford, and O'Neill. The Sergeant at Arms will soon fill the boxes with opioid reversal kits, which will be available in case of an emergency.

The boxes are located at:

• Longworth House Office Building: Basement, NW corner near tunnel to Rayburn House Office Building

• Cannon House Office Building: First Floor, NW corner, across from NJ avenue entrance

• Rayburn House Office Building: First Floor, East side, across from the horseshoe S Capitol St. entrance

• Ford House Office Building: First Floor, North side, near C St. entrance

• O'Neill House Office Building: First floor North side, near C St. entrance

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