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Rep. Webster Takes Action to Stop Fentanyl Crisis
February 6, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation cosponsored by Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, that would permanently place fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
“The fentanyl crisis continues to ravage our country and communities, accounting for a majority of drug overdose deaths in the United States,” said Rep. Webster. “The flood of fentanyl-related substances into our country – largely through the southern border has claimed far too many lives. By permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as a Schedule I drugs, this legislation ensures law enforcement has the tools needed to crack down on traffickers and keep these dangerous drugs out of our communities.”
“The fentanyl crisis continues to ravage our country and communities, accounting for a majority of drug overdose deaths in the United States,” said Rep. Webster. “The flood of fentanyl-related substances into our country – largely through the southern border has claimed far too many lives. By permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as a Schedule I drugs, this legislation ensures law enforcement has the tools needed to crack down on traffickers and keep these dangerous drugs out of our communities.”
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