FY 2026 Conference Bill Fully Funds Drug-Free Communities Program
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FY 2026 Conference Bill Fully Funds Drug-Free Communities Program
The House and Senate released the agreed upon Conference version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Financial Services General Government appropriations bill. This bill funds the Office of National Drug Policy (ONDCP) where the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program is housed.
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CADCA Honors Members of Congress for Their Commitment to Prevention
CADCA is proud to announce the recipients of several prestigious awards recognizing exemplary leadership and dedication to substance use prevention. The awards will be presented during CADCA’s National Leadership Forum, February 2-6, 2026 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

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National Association of Attorneys General Letter to Congress
On Oct. 24, the National Association of Attorneys General released a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees urging for the closure of the hemp loophole, created by a provision in the 2018 Farm Bill that has resulted in the proliferation of hemp-derived THC and other intoxicating products throughout the country.
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CADCA Coordinates Letter to Congress in Support of Closing the Hemp Loophole
This week, 81 national and state public health, medical, law enforcement, and consumer protection organizations signed onto a letter urging Congress to include language in the final FY 2026 Agriculture appropriations bill to close the hemp loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill.
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Terrance Cole Sworn in as New Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration
On July 23, 2025, Terrance Cole was sworn in as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator. Cole, a former Naval Officer, has 31 years of law enforcement experience, including 22 years at the DEA. During his tenure as a DEA Special Agent, he served in a variety of domestic and international posts, including Colombia, Afghanistan, and the Middle East.
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President Trump Signs HALT Fentanyl Act into Law
This week, President Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act, also called the HALT Fentanyl Act into law. This important legislation permanently designates all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.

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President’s Budget Release
CADCA will be holding a webinar on June 17 at 2:00 PM, in which our Public Policy Consultant, Sue Thau, will provide a more detailed briefing about the President’s Budget Request including what we are advocating for with Congress and to answer questions from the field.

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New Data Surrounding Methods of Marijuana Use
In 2022, the survey included an optional marijuana module that asked respondents who had reported past 30-day use to provide information on their routes of marijuana use.

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New Research Identifies Risks of Cannabis Use
Two alarming studies were released recently that highlight the association between cannabis use and serious health concerns.

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Congresswoman Nita Lowey: Remembering a Champion for Substance Use Prevention
On March 15, 2025, former Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY-17th) passed away. She was a senior member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and became the first woman to serve as Chair of the committee in 2018.

