That's because it's cheap to make, easy to transport, and so potent, just a few milligrams can be lethal. Addressing the spread of illicit and illegal fentanyl related substances has been a top priority for not only for myself, but for many other colleagues in this House. It's hard for me to believe what I'm hearing from the minority right now. One of the first pieces of legislation that we introduced in the 117th Congress was stopping the Overdose of Fentanyl Analogs Act. (00:46–00:58)
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