Parents, Teachers, Healthcare Providers Hear the House Committee Discuss Existing and Illicit Drug Threats
It is past time that Parents, Teachers, Healthcare Providers, Houses of Worship, Community Centers get involved in stopping the existing and illicit Drug Threats in the US. Get informed with facts on fentanyl laced “recreational drug use”.
Hear the House Committee Discuss Existing and Illicit Drug Threats in the video linked below. I got this information via email. I simply copied and pasted under the assumption that the Energy & Commerce House Committee wants all of us to get this critical information out to the public. That email is in unedited quotes below. The page will be edited with new content being added and updated all day February 6 and 7, 2025.
And then please share this urgent message on social media for your loved ones sake.
- Where are illegal drugs coming from?
- Families loosing family members due to accidental drug
overdose,poisoning. - Opioid addiction crisis
- Fentanyl in the amount that would fit into a baggy the size “Sweet & Low ” packet is enough to kill 500 people.
Please note: I, Malika Bourne the No Non-cents Nanna remain neutral – I am simply reporting. If you disagree with any on the speakers in this video which was recorded LIVE earlier on February 6, 2025 please contact those speakers.
A number of speakers in this video do voice their bias, which I think is a distraction to straight facts from the last few years, in my opinion. I am interested in the facts limited to drug trafficking and what we CAN do.
I encourage you to do your best to focus on the need to keep our families safe, no matter you political party.
Does anyone want the bullet points of the facts on how Fentanyl poisons so easily?
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2025
TUNE IN: Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Illicit Drug Threats
TUNE IN: The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, led by Chairman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), is holding a hearing emerging at 10:00 AM to discuss existing and illicit drug threats. The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee (established 1795) in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee. The Energy and Commerce Committee is at the forefront of all issues and policies powering America’s economy, including our global competitive edge in energy, technology, and health care. The committee is led by E&C Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and E&C Ranking Member Frank Pallone (NJ-06). The Subcommittee on Health is led by Chairman Buddy Carter (GA-01) and Ranking Member Diana DeGette (C)-01). E&C Website: https://energycommerce.house.gov E&C X: https://x.com/HouseCommerce E&C Facebook:
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PRESS RELEASE Contact: Matt VanHyfte
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 5, 2025
Reps. Griffith and Latta Pen Op-Ed: The HALT Fentanyl Act Gives Americans Hope
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a new opinion piece penned in the Washington Examiner, House Committee on Energy and Commerce members Reps. Morgan Griffith (VA-09) and Bob Latta (OH-05), along with House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-09), laid out the case for passing H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act, to give law enforcement the tools needed to fight against fentanyl-related substances flowing into our nation.
The fentanyl crisis in America is an unnecessary story of anguish and despair, one that elicits pain and stifles hope. The story of 23-year-old college student Zach Cullen, who was preparing for life beyond college, is one of those stories of anguish. He spent four years delivering pizzas from Papa Johns and was interested in developing a technology company.
Nine days after Cullen’s birthday, his parents got painful news. They were informed by police that their son, the youngest of their three boys, died from fentanyl-related poisoning.
Cullen’s parents later testified before a House Energy and Commerce Committee roundtable demanding change. House Republicans then committed to preventing future tragedies such as Cullen’s. We put pen to paper and worked on a bill to save lives and crack down on the fentanyl crisis: the HALT Fentanyl Act.
CLICK HERE to read the full piece.
CLICK HERE to read more about the HALT Fentanyl Act.
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Law Enforcement and Advocates Urge Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Law enforcement and advocacy groups are urging Congress to pass H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act, led by Committee on Energy and Congress Members Reps. Morgan Griffith (VA-09) and Bob Latta (OH-05). Here’s what they have to say: “We commend your early prioritization of this issue and your leadership in pushing this legislation forward. The opioid epidemic continues to claim the lives of hundreds of Americans every day. As this crisis escalates, every delay in addressing it only increases the toll on our communities. For the sake of public safety, it is imperative that the House pass the HALT Fentanyl Act as it stands, without changes, and move it forward to law.”
CLICK HERE to read the letter from the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies (ASCIA), Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA), National Alliance of State Drug Enforcement Agencies (NASDEA), National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), National District Attorneys Association (NDAA), National HIDTA Directors Association (NHDA), National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition (NNOAC), National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), Sergeants Benevolent Association NYPD (SBA).
“We, the members of the Drug Enforcement Association of Federal Narcotics Agents, are writing to express our strong support for the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act. This bipartisan legislation is crucial in combating the devastating fentanyl crisis that has become the leading cause of death among young adults aged 18-45.”
CLICK HERE to read the letter from Drug Enforcement Association of Federal Narcotics Agents President Marshall Fisher.
“The HALT Fentanyl Act is not just about strengthening law enforcement—it is about saving lives and protecting communities. By permanently scheduling fentanyl analogues, we are sending a strong message that the United States will not tolerate the continued destruction caused by this drug.”
CLICK HERE to read the letter from Association of Mature American Citizens Action Chairwoman Rebecca Weber.
“On behalf of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), representing over 241,000 sworn law enforcement officers across the United States, I am writing to you to express our strong support for the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act.
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“NAPO has long fought for resources to support law enforcement’s efforts to combat fentanyl, its analogues, and similar opioids. We thank you for your efforts to help the fight against the spread of this deadly poison in our communities and look forward to working with you to pass this important legislation.”
CLICK HERE to read the letter from NAPO Executive Director William J. Johnson.
CLICK HERE to read more about the HALT Fentanyl Act.
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PRESS RELEASE Contact: Matt VanHyfte
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2025
Chairmen Guthrie and Carter Applaud Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act, by a vote of 312 to 108.
“As Republicans work to fix the previous Administration’s border crisis and save lives from fentanyl poisoning, this legislation will serve as an important tool for law enforcement to fight against transnational crime organizations and drug smugglers,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Carter. “We are grateful for Reps. Griffith and Latta for their leadership on this legislation and will work with the Senate to see it passed and sent to President Trump’s desk.”
“Today, the House took a critical step forward to combat the fentanyl crisis by passing the HALT Fentanyl Act. For far too long, the Biden administration’s failure to secure our border allowed this deadly drug to pour into our country and kill more than 200 Americans a day. This bill permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I, giving law enforcement the tools needed to halt this epidemic,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson.“With this legislation and President Trump’s recent actions to secure our northern and southern borders, Republicans are taking decisive, strong, and immediate action to keep these dangerous drugs out of our communities.”
“The ongoing fentanyl crisis has been fueled in part by a rise in lethal fentanyl-related substances. We are pleased to see House passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which prioritizes the safety of American life and highlights our commitment to defeating the scourge of fentanyl,” said Reps. Griffith and Latta. “Accordingly, we urge swift passage of HALT Fentanyl in the Senate so we can complement President Trump’s actions to curb the flow of fentanyl into America.”
Background:
Drug traffickers are able to exploit loopholes in the criminal code by making minor changes to the chemical composition of fentanyl, creating an “analog” or fentanyl related substances (FRS). Congress granted temporary scheduling authority that allows Drug Enforcement Agency to immediately schedule FRS as a class, removing the incentive for new FRS to be created. The temporary scheduling authority, however, expires in March 2025.
H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act, led by Reps. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Bob Latta (R-OH), would make the temporary class-wide scheduling order for FRS permanent. It ensures law enforcement have the tools they need to keep these extremely lethal and dangerous drugs off our streets. The bill also ensures practitioners can research fentanyl related substances so we can better understand their overall effects on people’s health.
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