Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act

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Ms. GILLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a proud cosponsor of H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act.

The epidemic of illicit fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances has ravaged countless communities across our country. Families throughout my district have experienced unimaginable pain and suffering from losing their loved ones to this deadly drug.

Just 1 year ago, a family in my district dropped off their precious child to college and went back a week later to pick up their child's body because of fentanyl.

We must get fentanyl off of our streets and away from our kids. The crisis has killed Americans of every age, every background, and every walk of life.

A single ounce of fentanyl can have a devastating effect upon a community. It is time we take on the cartels and hold traffickers accountable.

The DEA, the Fraternal Order of Police, and countless other law enforcement groups have said the HALT Fentanyl Act will save lives and improve public safety.

It shouldn't take more overdose deaths, more grieving families, and more criminals skirting prosecution to take action. It is time.

Mr. Speaker, enough is enough. I am proud to support this bipartisan bill today, and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join me in that.

I also urge my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to find ways that we can work together to make better bills.

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