Recent legislative efforts in the United States have focused on addressing the fentanyl crisis, with multiple laws passed and proposed to strengthen border security and enhance drug trafficking sanctions. The 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act aims to protect U.S. citizens from threats like fentanyl. Bipartisan efforts have also led to the creation of a law targeting the flow of fentanyl through the southern border, specifically to protect communities in Nevada. Additionally, a comprehensive fentanyl tracking system was funded in last year's budget to aid agencies like the FBI, DEA, and DHS in combating the drug's spread. The House recently passed a bill to sanction drug traffickers from Mexico and China, which is now awaiting Senate approval. Furthermore, the newly signed Enhancing Intelligence Collection on Foreign Drug Traffickers Act of 2024 focuses on China's role in the fentanyl crisis.
The Enhancing Intelligence Collection on Foreign Drug Traffickers Act of 2024, was signed into law! @dancrenshawtx and I wrote an op-ed in @FoxNews about why our bill will help us tackle China's involvement in fueling the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. https://t.co/m53lzb690M https://t.co/ig6MJjc5bf
The House has PASSED our bill to sanction the drug traffickers in Mexico & China that bring fentanyl into our country. Ohio families & law enforcement have waited long enough. The Senate must immediately pass the national security package & send our bill to the President's desk. https://t.co/UzhTow942B
In last year’s budget, I worked hard to secure a comprehensive fentanyl tracking system. I am committed to ensuring the @FBI, @DEAHQ & @DHSgov can effectively utilize this system to identify & track fentanyl, and improve our ability to get illicit fentanyl out of our communities.
I worked across the aisle to pass a bipartisan law to help tackle the flow of fentanyl through the southern border & keep this deadly drug off our streets in Nevada. We must continue doing more to secure the border & stop the flow of illegal drugs.
The 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act honors our responsibilities as leader of the free world as well as our responsibilities to protect our own citizens from the existential threats we are facing here, including the unfettered flow of fentanyl across our porous border. https://t.co/69DYH0z2C4