The United States Congress has recently made significant strides in addressing the fentanyl crisis, a lethal opioid epidemic that has claimed over 112,000 lives across the nation. The END FENTANYL Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing transparency requirements for Customs & Border Protection to better combat drug trafficking through ports of entry, has unanimously passed through the House. This legislative effort underscores a unified commitment from both Republicans and Democrats to tackle the issue. Meanwhile, President Biden has called on Congress to stiffen penalties for fentanyl trafficking during his State of the Union address, a move that has sparked debate among GOP lawmakers. They urge the president to take more decisive action, with some advocating for the Senate to consider the HALT Fentanyl Act, which previously passed the U.S. House with overwhelming bipartisan support 11 months ago. The opioid epidemic, exacerbated by fentanyl, continues to devastate communities, with over 150 people dying each day from synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Law enforcement efforts, including record seizures of fentanyl in states like Montana, highlight the ongoing battle against this crisis. As the federal government increases spending to combat the epidemic, political divisions over the best approach to address it persist.
Montana law enforcement seized record amounts of fentanyl last year Knudsen said that while the state has increased resources to combat fentanyl, it's up to the Biden administration to secure the Southern border. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/wD05i8n7vn
FENTANYL CRISIS FUELS CULTURE WAR In 2023, fentanyl overdoses surged, surpassing 112,000 deaths and igniting debates over solutions. Despite increased federal spending, the death toll continues to rise, and political divisions deepen. Ben Shapiro recently highlighted the… https://t.co/uHHnVBIgN4
It’s an honor to receive the Legislator of the Year award and I look forward to continuing my work on impactful legislation, like my bipartisan Plant Biostimulant Act, to better encourage the adoption of emerging agricultural fertilizers and products. https://t.co/iKEQ6U0tSN
Today is National Biobased Products Day – recognizing the importance of products made from renewable materials. I’m working in Congress to pass the bipartisan Biomanufacturing & Jobs Act, which will help create good-paying manufacturing jobs & expand markets for family farmers. https://t.co/fADSlEEMiw
Honored to receive the @CADCA Congressional Leadership Award for my work in community-based substance use prevention & my bill the Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act. I will never stop fighting to ensure kids are safe from the threat of substance abuse, especially in our schools. https://t.co/xtevSnSntf
The House passed my bill, the END FENTANYL Act, to keep children and communities safe from the opioid epidemic. Too many families have suffered unimaginable loss due to fentanyl. Over 150 people die each day from synthetic opioids like fentanyl and we must act now.
Couldn't agree more with @cathymcmorris. If President Biden is serious about addressing the #fentanylcrisis, he should encourage the Senate to take up my HALT Fentanyl Act. It passed the U.S. House in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote 11 months ago! https://t.co/fF5bCQ9Kz7
Republicans and Democrats just came together to unanimously pass my END FENTANYL Act through the House. My bipartisan bill increases transparency requirements for Customs & Border Protection to ensure we’re doing all we can to stop drug trafficking through ports of entry.
President Biden told Congress to stiffen penalties for fentanyl trafficking in his State of the Union address, sparking an angry response from GOP lawmakers who say the president is the one who must get moving. https://t.co/81GtH0GF57
Passage of the END FENTANYL Act is a big win in our fight against the lethal opioid epidemic, but it is not the end. I'm thankful for my colleagues in the House and Senate voting for its passage, and I urge @POTUS to quickly sign it into law. https://t.co/NwCt8u3bVs