“Fentanyl is killing Americans at record levels and poses a deadly risk to every single American."
WASHINGTON D.C. - In response to the surge of illicit fentanyl being trafficked into our communities from across the nation's Southern Border, U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and many of their colleagues have re-introduced the Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act. The bill makes the distribution of fentanyl, resulting in death, punishable by federal felony murder charges.
“Fentanyl is killing Americans at record levels and poses a deadly risk to every single American. With President Biden failing to address this national security crisis, this legislation in Congress is critical to ensure criminals who traffic this deadly drug are met with severe penalties under the law. We must stop this scourge on our communities,” said Congressman Gonzales.
“We need to stop the flow of fentanyl and punish those responsible for poisoning our communities. If the illicit sale of this drug results in death, then the seller should be charged with felony murder. That is a simple, common-sense step we can take right now to help turn the tide and protect our communities,” said Senator Rubio. Co-sponsors of the bill include Representatives:
- Carlos Gimenez (R-FL)
- Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
- Brian Mast (R-FL)
- Ralph Norman (R-SC), and
- Bill Posey (R-FL)
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
- Mike Braun (R-IN)
- Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
- John Cornyn (R-TX)
- Tom Cotton (R-AR)
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
- Steve Daines (R-MT)
- Joni Ernst (R-IA)
- Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
- Josh Hawley (R-MO)
- Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
- Rick Scott (R-FL), and
- Roger Wicker (R-MS)
