The bipartisan END FENTANYL Act was recently signed into law by @POTUS, marking a significant step in the fight against drug trafficking and the opioid crisis in the United States. The legislation mandates the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to update their protocols more frequently, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of stopping drug trafficking through ports of entry and restoring order at the border. Additionally, the bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act was recognized by the Biden Administration, which ensures law enforcement has the necessary tools to respond to the threat of tranq, a drug complicating the fentanyl crisis. Various lawmakers, including Senators Rick Scott, Jacky Rosen, and Representatives Angie Craig, Jimmy Panetta, and Ruben Gallego, have expressed their support for these measures, emphasizing the importance of providing resources to border communities and law enforcement agencies to combat the flow of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The legislation also includes provisions for investigating and disrupting online fentanyl sales, highlighting a comprehensive approach to addressing the opioid epidemic that has been devastating communities across the nation. @AZAGMayes and lawmakers are fighting for resources to keep Arizonans safe and stop the flow of fentanyl.
A new law, which was co-sponsored by Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen, is addressing ways to detect more illicit drugs at the border. https://t.co/LTLCcPHxT1
Tranq is claiming Texan lives, and lives all across our great nation. I was proud to collaborate with @SenPeterWelch to pass the TRANQ Research Act into law last year to combat the threat of this deadly street drug, and I am grateful to @SenTimKaine for joining me in committing…
I introduced the bipartisan Auto Theft Prevention Act to bring federal resources back to help local law enforcement keep residents safe. As I continue to fight for that legislation, I worked to secure funding for the Morris County Prosecutor's Office to support law enforcement. https://t.co/VlP273RgQh
Law enforcement across our state tell me time and again they need more tools in the toolbox to get fentanyl off the streets of Montana. Solutions like my FEND Off Fentanyl Act would make a real difference. Congress just has to act to get it done. https://t.co/silQXgP1Mu
Fentanyl claims the lives of thousands of Virginians each year. Yesterday, I joined @PWCPolice Chief Newsham to sound the alarm on the increased threat of fentanyl in our communities. I’m leading bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House to help combat this crisis. W/ @Fox5DC: https://t.co/gMji3F8e9F
.@SenRickScott 's 'End Fentanyl Act' Signed into Law After Almost Two Year Effort Reported by @jacksonbakich via @Floridianpress https://t.co/CIQQ1ACBiH #fentanyl #FlPol
ICYMI: I’m proud my bipartisan END FENATANYL Act was signed into law. I look forward to seeing the Biden admin immediately implement this law and give America’s brave CBP agents the tools needed to keep these dangerous drugs out of our communities. https://t.co/M5nykqm4li
This will save lives. Cheaper than heroin, yet more potent, fentanyl/synthetic opioids devastate lives. The crisis in the USA is a warning to us of why we need to get ahead of the curve. Tough enforcement sends the message to drug dealers that they can’t work here. https://t.co/zi9BJqHl9Q
Drug misuse and addiction ruins lives and damages communities. Synthetic opioids present a threat which we must tackle. As of today, they are classified as dangerous, Class A drugs. Those supplying these drugs could face up to life in prison and an unlimited fine. https://t.co/TOP81dHufU
🚨 NEW: I’m leading bipartisan legislation with @RepDanCrenshaw, @RepDean, and @RepWPH to investigate and help disrupt online fentanyl sales and analyze how law enforcement officers can crack down on traffickers and sellers. We must do more to combat these deadly operations.
As a former federal law enforcement officer and CIA case officer who worked narcotics cases, I understand the threat posed by fentanyl. With deaths related to smoking fentanyl on the rise, I joined @PWCPolice Chief Newsham to sound the alarm on this deadly drug. More w/ @WUSA9: https://t.co/AWB1CGTBCW
Law enforcement agencies across Montana need more resources, plain and simple, and that includes the folks who keep Indian Country safe. Grateful to hear from President Stiffarm on where we can work to deliver more tools for the FBIC’s public safety efforts. https://t.co/hJT6zvCaaz
The bipartisan END FENTANYL Act is now law! Our commonsense law will help ensure that law enforcement receives up-to-date training on the most effective ways to stop the flow of fentanyl across the border and protect our communities.
Legislation to address drug smuggling at southern border signed into law https://t.co/oUiMROsmPd
Fentanyl is killing Virginians and Americans at record-high rates — and deaths linked to smoking fentanyl have increased by 80 percent. Today, I joined @PWCPolice Chief Newsham and local leaders to raise awareness of this increased threat to our communities. We must do more. https://t.co/U76DlwKNq6
Good news – @SenRickScott’s & my bipartisan bill to help crack down on fentanyl smuggling at the southern border has been SIGNED INTO LAW! I’ll keep working across the aisle to secure our border & keep NV communities safe from deadly drugs like fentanyl.
Arizona Democrats issue fentanyl-fighting demand ahead of DHS funding deadline https://t.co/RKZ6bZ5aGU https://t.co/RKZ6bZ5aGU
Today, I introduced the Fight Against Fentanyl Act, a bill to permit the Byrne JAG grant to be used for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents. This bill is a vital step towards safeguarding the lives and communities from the devastating impact of… https://t.co/NNL7kZs9Jv
‘In an increasingly global illicit drug market, the United Kingdom and Europe will eventually follow North America in the synthetic drugs transition.’ Fentanyl is spreading to the UK, writes @CharlesFLehman 👇 https://t.co/gAkUZnyaO0
Arizona border communities deserve better than political games - they deserve the resources they need to keep Arizonans safe, grow their economies, and stop the flow of fentanyl. That's what @AZAGMayes and I are fighting for. https://t.co/F7s4F9KT8L https://t.co/yy9BCSSsam
Proud that the Biden Admin recognized the importance of passing my bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. This legislation would ensure that law enforcement has the tools they need to effectively respond to the threat of tranq. https://t.co/V2NGCDuySC
🚨 BREAKING: My END FENTANYL Act was just signed by @POTUS. This is a big win but I won’t stop fighting to end the opioid crisis plaguing American families. https://t.co/XsKqqBbcXb
Xylazine is an emerging threat in Ohio, making fentanyl cheaper & harder to combat. We must crack down on this deadly drug & give law enforcement the tools to keep our communities safe. https://t.co/YhUzrfHzyD
🚨The President just signed my bipartisan END FENTANYL Act into law. My bill requires CBP to update their protocols more frequently to ensure we’re doing everything we can to stop drug trafficking through ports of entry & restore order at the border. https://t.co/H5KujIVBon