The opioid crisis, particularly the surge in fentanyl-related deaths, has prompted lawmakers like Senator Rick Scott and Representative Spanberger to take action. Legislation has been introduced to combat the online sale of fentanyl and prevent its entry into the country. Bipartisan efforts involving law enforcement agencies aim to raise awareness and implement measures to address the deadly impact of fentanyl overdoses on communities.
Americans have been traumatized by a years-long wave of overdose deaths caused by fentanyl. Ending the scourge is a priority, according to 8 in 10 swing-state voters Read the Big Take ⤵️ https://t.co/jvL0lFJqNk
Fentanyl overdoses are devastating communities across our country and our Commonwealth. This week, I joined @PWCPolice Chief Newsham to discuss our shared goal of saving lives by combatting this deadly drug. More on @DCNewsNow: https://t.co/M5WLRHmv2H
Americans are dying of fentanyl overdoses at alarming rates. I'm proud to have the National Sheriffs' Association endorse my bipartisan bill to combat the online sale of counterfeit pills and illegal drugs laced with fentanyl. Thank you for the support, @NationalSheriff. https://t.co/mezzaEh2li
Fentanyl has claimed the lives of thousands of Virginians. This week, I introduced bipartisan legislation to combat the online sale of this deadly drug — and I'm glad to have the support of the Virginia Sheriffs' Association. Read more from @VASheriffs: https://t.co/7AKWlOvLj4
Fentanyl has claimed the lives of far too many Virginians. Yesterday, I stood with @PWCPolice Chief Newsham and local leaders to sound the alarm on this crisis & discuss how we can work to combat this deadly drug in our communities. More from @PWCTimes: https://t.co/62Gy4A8KLh
Our communities are under attack from deadly fentanyl. Proud to say my bill passed that makes sure @CBP policies are up to date to best stop fentanyl from entering our country and killing Americans. https://t.co/TtZkLZV0NB
Overdoses are the leading cause of unnatural deaths in Virginia — and fentanyl is the driving force. Yesterday, I joined Chief Newsham to discuss this crisis and announce new, bipartisan legislation to help combat this deadly drug. More from @InsideNoVA: https://t.co/ruxYp5PRFA
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
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
🚨 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