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Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction: House of Representatives Proposal

The U.S. House of Representatives expresses its view that fentanyl-related substances should be classified as weapons of mass destruction. This aims to raise awareness of the threat and potentially intensify the fight against illegal trafficking, which could impact public safety and citizens' health.
Key points
Proposal to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, potentially changing the approach to combating its distribution.
Highlighting fentanyl as the leading cause of the opioid crisis in the U.S., resulting in tens of thousands of deaths annually.
Pointing to international sources of fentanyl precursors and increasing cross-border trafficking.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1327
Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
Process start date: 2022-08-26