WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R.27 - the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act. This legislation permanently extends President Trump’s 2018 Schedule I classification of fentanyl-related substances and gives law enforcement the tools they need to keep Americans safe from dangerous illicit drugs.

“We cannot afford to waste any time in the fight against the fentanyl crisis, which is devastating families and communities across the country,” said Rep. Simpson. “As President Trump takes decisive action to halt the flood of this deadly drug pouring across our southern border, Congress is also working to combat this epidemic, remove fentanyl from our streets, and give our brave law enforcement officers the tools they need to save American lives. I was proud to support this bill, which is an important step in tackling this crisis.”

The HALT Fentanyl Act passed with a vote of 312-108. The full text of the bill is available here.