Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that illicit fentanyl-related substances are a weapon of mass destruction and should be classified as such.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the President should classify synthetic illicit fentanyl-related substances as weapons of mass destruction; and (2) illicit fentanyl, and illicit fentanyl-related substances, should be permanently placed in schedule I (i.e., as drugs, substances, or chemicals with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse).

Bill 118 HRES 39, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that illicit fentanyl-related substances are a weapon of mass destruction and should be classified as such," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to address the growing crisis of illicit fentanyl-related substances, which have been causing a significant number of overdose deaths in the United States.

The resolution highlights the devastating impact of fentanyl-related substances on communities across the country and emphasizes the need for urgent action to combat this crisis. It argues that these substances should be classified as weapons of mass destruction due to their lethal nature and the widespread harm they cause.

The resolution calls on the federal government to take decisive steps to address the illicit fentanyl crisis, including increasing funding for law enforcement efforts to combat the trafficking of these substances, enhancing border security to prevent their entry into the country, and improving access to treatment and prevention programs for individuals struggling with addiction. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 39 underscores the severity of the illicit fentanyl crisis and urges policymakers to treat it as a national security threat. By classifying fentanyl-related substances as weapons of mass destruction, the resolution seeks to mobilize resources and efforts to effectively address this pressing public health issue.