WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce legislation to crack down on the trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, like fentanyl, using the U.S. transportation network. The bill would create first-ever inspection strategies to stop drug smuggling by commercial aircraft, railroads, vehicles, and ships. The Stop Smuggling Illicit Synthetic Drugs on U.S. Transportation Networks Act would boost state, local, and Tribal local law enforcement resources, deploy next generation non-intrusive detection technologies and increase inspections at ports of entry.
“Most synthetic fentanyl is smuggled into our country, making its way to communities across Nevada and destroying families,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m doing everything I can to stop the flow of illicit drugs and support law enforcement. That’s why I’m proud to introduce this bill to develop a national strategy to prevent fentanyl smuggling and increase inspections at Ports of Entry on our border.”
Senator Rosen has consistently worked across the aisle to secure the border and stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States. In April, the bipartisan FEND Off Fentanyl Act she co-sponsored was signed into law, requiring the President to sanction drug rings involved in international drug trafficking. Senator Rosen also voted to advance two bipartisan bills to improve U.S. Customs and Border Protection resources to better detect illicit drugs like fentanyl and other contraband smuggled across the U.S. southern border. Earlier this year, her bipartisan END FENTANYL Act was signed into law, which will help crack down on drug smuggling.
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