Fentanyl Crisis Report: Impact on Labor, Finances, and Housing
This act mandates a report on the fentanyl crisis's impact on various aspects of life in the U.S. The report will examine how the crisis affects the labor market, government finances, social programs, healthcare, and housing stability for citizens. The goal is to better understand the problem and develop effective solutions.
Key points
Analysis of the fentanyl crisis's impact on the labor market, including unemployment and employment rates, disaggregated by race and gender.
Assessment of the crisis's effects on federal and state finances, including tax revenue and social programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare).
Investigation of the crisis's link to housing instability, such as evictions, foreclosures, and homelessness, and housing availability for individuals with drug convictions.
Collection of data on deaths of individuals aged 18 or younger due to fentanyl overdose.
Proposals for federal government actions to mitigate the burden on states and efficiently address the crisis.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5237
Sponsor: Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
Process start date: 2023-08-18