END FENTANYL Act

Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools to Address National Yearly Losses of life Act or the END FENTANYL Act

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to review and update, as necessary, manuals and policies related to inspections at ports of entry to ensure the uniformity of inspection practices to effectively detect illegal activity along the border, such as the smuggling of drugs and humans.

The END FENTANYL Act, also known as Bill 118 s 206, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the growing crisis of fentanyl-related deaths in the United States. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is significantly more potent than other opioids, such as heroin or morphine.

The END FENTANYL Act aims to combat the spread of fentanyl by increasing penalties for the production, distribution, and possession of the drug. The bill also seeks to enhance law enforcement efforts to crack down on fentanyl trafficking and hold those responsible for its distribution accountable.

Additionally, the END FENTANYL Act includes provisions to increase funding for drug treatment and prevention programs, as well as support for law enforcement agencies to better equip them to combat the fentanyl crisis. The bill also calls for increased coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to address the issue of fentanyl abuse and overdose deaths. Overall, the END FENTANYL Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis in the United States through increased penalties, enhanced law enforcement efforts, and increased funding for prevention and treatment programs.