VIDEO: On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, Senator Moody Renews Commitment to End Opioid Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C.-On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, Senator Ashley Moody is recognizing the hundreds of thousands of lives stolen by fentanyl and working to end the opioid crisis. As Florida's former Attorney General, and now as U.S. Senator, Moody has fought to hold drug traffickers accountable, secure the border, and support law enforcement efforts.

"On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, we remember the hundreds of thousands of lives stolen by fentanyl and the families forever changed by this devastating epidemic and renew our commitment to end this crisis. While Florida has seen our fentanyl-related death rate fall faster than the national average, our work is far from finished. We'll continue fighting to save lives and build a Stronger, Safer Florida," said Senator Ashley Moody.

BACKGROUND:

• By coordinating local, state, and federal partners, Florida reduced fentanyl-related deaths by 42% from the first half of 2024 to the first half of 2025-greater than the estimated nationwide decrease of 22% from 2024 to 2025.
• As Florida's newest United States Senator, Senator Moody continues to combat the nation's fentanyl crisis by cosponsoring the HALT Fentanyl Act, Tyler's Law, and most recently the PRESS Act. Last Summer, Senator Moody joined President Trump as he signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law. The new law assists law enforcement officers get fentanyl traffickers off the streets and permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act;
• Tyler's Law would require HHS to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose.
• PRESS Act would criminalize the intentional importation of pill press machines and unlisted precursor chemicals with the intent to manufacture illicit drugs.
• As Florida Attorney General, Senator Moody chaired the Statewide Task Force on Opioid Drug Abuse and secured a massive multibillion-dollar settlement from opioid manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies.
• Senator Moody is a long-time supporter of the rule of law and of law enforcement officers.
• Since becoming Florida's newest Senator, Moody has also:
  • Introduced the HALO Act to shield federal officers from those who seek to threaten and harass them on duty;
  • Supported the Graham Hoffman Act, which would allow the U.S. to use the full force of state and federal law to prosecute those who assault first responders and act as a deterrent to anyone considering such acts of violence;
  • Introduced the HELPER Act to make homeownership more obtainable for Florida heroes, including law enforcement officers;
  • Sponsored the RIPPLE Act, which would expand the 287(g) program and provide resources to state law enforcement to more efficiently get criminal illegal aliens out of communities; and
  • Advanced six bills to support law enforcement, strengthen public safety and deliver critical tools to officers out of the Judiciary Committee during Police Week earlier this year.
• As Florida's Attorney General, Senator Moody created many programs to recognize the selfless efforts of law enforcement officers, including her Back the Blue, Thin Line Tribute, and Sunshine Salute programs. Moody also worked with state lawmakers to strengthen statutes to hold criminals accountable and help officers and prosecutors do their jobs.

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