Latta's Bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act Now Law of the Land

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Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced that President Donald Trump signed into law his bipartisan Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act, a crucial step in combating the opioid epidemic. This new law permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, aiming to crack down on deadly fentanyl-related substances and save lives. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over the past five years, more than 324,000 fentanyl-related deaths have been recorded in the United States.

Key Takeaways:

  • The HALT Fentanyl Act, co-led by Congressman Latta and Congressman Morgan Griffith, permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act.
  • A Schedule I controlled substance has a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical value, and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties.
  • Congressman Latta has consistently championed legislation to fight against the opioid epidemic, including leading the HALT Fentanyl Act through the Energy and Commerce Committee and the House.
  • The legislation aims to dissuade individuals from using deadly fentanyl-related substances and make neighborhoods safer by classifying them as a Schedule I drug.
  • Congressman Latta played a crucial role in reauthorizing the SUPPORT Act this year, aimed at continuing to support those battling substance abuse.
  • He has also penned multiple op-eds in support of this legislation, including in the Washington Examiner and Washington Times, to raise national awareness and save lives.

Statistics:

  • Over the past five years, more than 324,000 fentanyl-related deaths have been recorded in the United States (National Institute on Drug Abuse and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
  • Congressman Latta led theHALT Fentanyl Act through the Energy and Commerce Committee and the House.
  • Congressman Latta also played a crucial role in reauthorizing the SUPPORT Act this year.

Sources:

  • Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5)
  • Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-9)
  • President Donald Trump
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Washington Examiner
  • Washington Times