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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.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 39
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 39
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).
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Current Status of Bill HRES 39
Bill HRES 39 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2023. Bill HRES 39 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 17, 2023. Bill HRES 39's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of January 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 39
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
24Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 39
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementPotential Impact Areas
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Subversive activities
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 39
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 39
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