![]() ![]() “That is why I strongly support Representatives Harshbarger’s legislation, H.R. “We must also take steps to ensure we’re working to stem the tide of this crisis through legal channels and ensure there isn’t an oversupply of prescription opioids on our streets. “These are votes to strengthen our public health security and continue our work to combat the overdose crisis and save lives. ![]() “To be clear, votes for these bills are not votes to reform our nation’s immigration laws. “This bill will help prevent dangerous, illicit drugs from being trafficked into our communities. Lesko’s legislation, the Securing the Border for Public Health Act, would expand current Title 42 authority to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services, after consultation with the Attorney General, to stop persons and property from entry into the United States to prevent the flow of certain controlled substances and protect our nation’s public health. “Further lack of permanent action only emboldens those trafficking these toxins into our communities and allows criminals to continue tearing our communities apart.” SECURING AMERICA’S BORDER TO STOP ILLICIT DRUGS “The HALT Fentanyl Act isn’t the only solution to address the unprecedented supply of these drugs flooding our streets. We should have a permanent solution to address the flow of fentanyl-related substances coming into our communities. “We can’t keep kicking the can down the road. “It is long past due for this legislation to become law and finally remove the incentive for criminals to create new fentanyl-related substances. “This bill was introduced by my colleagues Representatives Griffith and Latta and would permanently schedule fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs. “That’s why it is important to me to support the HALT Fentanyl Act that is before us today. “In my home state of Kentucky, illicit fentanyl contributed to over 70% of all overdose deaths in the Commonwealth in 2021, which saw a 14% increase in drug overdoses between 20. “Too many Americans have lost their lives due to drug overdose, largely driven by synthetic opioids like illicit fentanyl. “Over the past two years, we have seen historic rises in illicit fentanyl seizures at our southern border and sadly, record high fentanyl poisonings and drug overdoses. “Today, we’re one step closer to delivering on more promises that will protect our children, secure our borders, and uphold the dignity of human life.” FIGHTING THE FENTANYL CRISIS “The legislation before us today will help ensure Americans live longer, healthier lives and will bring us one step closer to ensuring parents can sleep easier at night knowing that we are cracking down on illicit fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances that are threatening the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. “We have already delivered on a few of these promises by voting to end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and voting to end the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate on our health care heroes to name a couple. ![]() “Americans wanted safer streets, secure borders, and a government that is accountable to them. “The American people delivered a strong message to Congress in November of last year and elected Republicans to lead the House. Excerpts and highlights below: REPUBLICANS DELIVERING FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE “Today, the Health Subcommittee will hold its first subcommittee markup of the 118th Congress. Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee markup of five bills.
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