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As a result of the continued consequences of the opioid crisis affecting our nation, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. § 247d, do hereby renew, effective March 27, 2024, the October 26, 2017 determination by former Acting Secretary Eric D. Hargan, and most recently renewed effective, December 28, 2023, that an opioid public health emergency exists nationwide.
March 25, 2024_____________________________Date
/s/_____________________________Xavier Becerra
Legal Authorities: Public Health Actions
