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House Passes HALT Fentanyl Act Amid Trump’s Drug Trafficking Crackdown

The bill still needs to clear the Senate before it can head to the president’s desk.
House Passes HALT Fentanyl Act Amid Trump’s Drug Trafficking Crackdown
Fentanyl precursors are displayed at Reuters' office in Mexico City, Mexico, on Oct. 4, 2023. Claudia Daut/File Photo/Reuters
Samantha Flom
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Legislation to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances passed the House with bipartisan support on Feb. 6.

Ninety-eight Democrats joined with all but one Republican to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act in a 312–108 vote.

Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].