America is battling an escalating fentanyl crisis. Leading the fight is Republican Senator Tim Scott, introducing the ‘FEND Off Fentanyl Act’, aimed at financially crippling major Mexican cartels responsible for this deadly trafficking. With fentanyl declared as the primary cause of death for Americans aged 18-45, the severity of the situation is evident. Senator Scott stresses that this isn’t just a national issue, but a global concern implicating Chinese suppliers too. Our government is called to act urgently to disrupt opioid supply chains and hold accountable those involved in this illicit trade. A staggering 107,000 American lives were lost in 2021 due to violence and overdoses linked to Mexican cartels. This legislation forms a crucial part of our national defense strategy against this lethal drug.
