A bipartisan bill to fight fentanyl trafficking in the United States and Mexico has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Arizona Democratic Congressman Greg Stanton, emphasized its overwhelming support.
Stanton noted that the bill recognizes the importance of involving a wide range of stakeholders in this fight, including law enforcement agencies and local governments near the border.
“We’re going to be bringing people together not just on the American side of the border, but also on the Mexican side of the border and developing plans on how to fight fentanyl with all the relevant parties in the room at the same time," Stanton explained.
The bill passed 368 to 19 votes. Stanton said that given the strong support his bill has, he expects quick passage by the Senate and approval by the President.
