Rep. Dunn and Rep. Carter Introduce Legislation to Designate Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction

WASHINGTON, DC-Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) and Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) have introduced H. Res. 959, a resolution supporting President Trump's Executive Order to designate fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. Fentanyl, a highly potent opioid, claims tens of thousands of lives in the United States each year, and continues to pose a severe public health crisis. Congressman Dunn previously introduced similar legislation during the 118th Congress.

Rep. Neal Dunn said, "I am thankful to President Trump for his decisive action and recognizing what I've been saying for years. As the leading cause of overdose deaths in the United States, it is time we call this drug what it is: a Weapon of Mass Destruction. That is why I am again introducing legislation to designate illicit fentanyl-related substances as such. This designation will provide law enforcement with the tools and authority needed to protect our communities from this deadly poison."

"Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for young Americans, killing more of our citizens than any weapon. I applaud President Trump for protecting the homeland by declaring fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, which will enable law enforcement to appropriately tackle this crisis. As a pharmacist who has supported this push for years, it is time we unleash every available tool against the cartels and foreign networks to keep this extremely lethal and dangerous drug off our streets," said Rep. Buddy Carter.