WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of S. 331 - 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. This is an important step in combatting this crisis, and I am pleased to see this bill head to President Trump’s desk.”

The HALT Fentanyl Act passed with a vote of 321-104.

Earlier this year, the House passed similar legislation by a 312-108 vote. The Senate passed S. 331 by an 84-16 vote. This legislation will now head to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.