Executive BranchBiden Administration to Fund Distribution of Smoking Kits, Needles to Drug AddictsSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintSyringes with a COVID-19 vaccine are pictured in Central Falls, R.I., in a file photograph. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty ImagesHarry Lee2/8/2022|Updated: 2/9/2022Update: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a statement on Feb. 9 saying, “no federal funding will be used directly or through subsequent reimbursement of grantees to put pipes in safe smoking kits.”Original article below.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.