Two possible compromises: 1. Tax opioid companies and convict opioid dealers to fund addiction treatment. 2. Require opioid training and limit prescriptions to 10 days. The House is more likely to support these compromises, but the Senate bill may object.
Two compromises that could be made:
Fund addiction treatment programs by taxing companies that make opioids, and by imposing a fee on people convicted of making or distributing opioids illegally. This compromise would provide a dedicated source of funding for addiction treatment programs, while also holding opioid manufacturers and distributors accountable for their role in the opioid crisis.
Require training on specific topics for providers registered to prescribe opioids, and limit prescriptions to a 10-day supply with no refills. This compromise would help to ensure that providers are prescribing opioids safely and responsibly, while also reducing the risk of prescription drug abuse.
Which chamber will support your compromise the most?
The House of Representatives is more likely to support these compromises than the Senate. The House is generally considered to be more progressive than the Senate, and it is also more representative of the public. A recent poll found that 74% of Americans support taxing opioid manufacturers to fund addiction treatment programs, and 70% of Americans support limiting opioid prescriptions to a 10-day supply.
Would they both agree?
It is possible that both the House and Senate could agree to these compromises, but it is not guaranteed. The Senate is more likely to object to the tax on opioid manufacturers, and it is also more likely to object to the 10-day limit on opioid prescriptions. However, if there is a strong public outcry for these reforms, it is possible that the Senate could be persuaded to agree to them.