Fentanyl and drug trafficking

How the government stops fentanyl and other illegal drugs, and the chemicals used to make them, from being smuggled across the border and sold, and how it goes after the cartels, suppliers and dealers behind them.

Stop the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs

16 members
Paul Barringer
House · NC-13 · Democrat
“Border security is a basic function of government, and we need smart, effective enforcement to stop illegal crossings, drug trafficking, and exploitation.”
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Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Secure our border. Secure the border by deploying advanced detection technology, strengthening anti-trafficking operations, and modernizing ports of entry to stop fentanyl and human smuggling while keeping lawful trade moving.”
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Roy Cooper
Senate · North Carolina · Democrat
“As our Attorney General, Roy Cooper locked up violent criminals, sex predators and drug traffickers. As Governor, he bucked his party to oppose defunding the police, worked with Republicans to strengthen bail laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on fentanyl.”
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Sam Forstag
House · MT-1 · Democrat
“We can have an immigration system that keeps violent criminals and dangerous drugs off our streets without compromising our basic constitutional freedoms, terrorizing American cities, and tearing children from their families.”
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Johnny Garcia
House · TX-35 · Democrat
“I’ll bring a unique perspective to Congress — I have served nearly two decades with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department. I’ve faced criminals, helped get drugs off our streets, and helped victims of domestic violence.”
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“As a Sheriff’s Deputy, Johnny has faced violent criminals, helped get drugs off our streets, and helped victims of domestic violence.”
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Sarah Trone Garriott
House · IA-3 · Democrat
“In Congress, I’ll push for comprehensive immigration reform that fixes our broken system: secures the border, streamlines legal pathways, protects Dreamers, and invests in preventing human trafficking and drug smuggling.”
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JoAnna Mendoza
House · AZ-6 · Democrat
“In Congress, I’ll fight to stop the illegal flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs across our southern border, while making sure Arizonans suffering from addiction can get the help they need”
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Richard Ojeda
House · NC-9 · Democrat
“Crack down on cartels and the drug trafficking killing our communities.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“After years of advocacy, Chris’s legislation to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs was signed into law to help get deadly drugs off our streets and bring traffickers to justice.”
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“That is why Chris is committed to providing every available resource to help law enforcement keep deadly drugs like fentanyl off our streets and ensure Granite Staters suffering from addiction get the care and treatment they need.”
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Bobby Pulido
House · TX-15 · Democrat
“I believe we can secure the border without destroying families and our local economy in the process. We can more effectively attack the flow of fentanyl and other cartel driven drug supply lines into our country.”
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Manny Rutinel
House · CO-8 · Democrat
“I’m ready to take the same approach in Congress to keep families safe. That means making sure state and local police have the training and resources they need, stopping the flow of fentanyl and other drugs into our communities, and holding criminals accountable.”
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“Cracking down on fentanyl, “tranq,” and next generation drugs – including by securing the southern border,”
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Amish Shah
House · AZ-1 · Democrat
“In the State House, he worked across the aisle to improve public safety by supporting Arizona’s first responders and curbing the flow of illegal and dangerous drugs like fentanyl.”
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“In Congress, he’ll continue to work to keep our communities safe by taking action to reduce gun violence, fully funding our police, and stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border.”
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Janelle Stelson
House · PA-10 · Democrat
“I have always supported a stronger border and have never supported open borders. I have been critical of members of my own party who advocated for open borders. I oppose open borders because it is unacceptable to allow criminals and life-stealing drugs across the border.”
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Shannon Taylor
House · VA-1 · Democrat
“As Henrico’s top prosecutor, I have dedicated the past 15 years to keeping my community safe. From achieving an over 90% homicide conviction rate to taking on fraudsters and getting drugs off our streets, we have made Henrico safer.”
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“In Congress, Shannon will work to pass legislation that takes drugs like fentanyl off our streets and supports our law enforcement here in Virginia and nationwide.”
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Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“In the Senate, I’ll work with anyone to make sure these folks have the tools they need to keep the border secure, stop human trafficking and the flow of illegal drugs into Iowa.”
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“Josh has consistently worked across the aisle on immigration, passing legislation to crack down on fentanyl in Iowa and keep dangerous criminals off the streets.”
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“Stop fentanyl from coming across the border.”
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Scott Wiener
House · CA-11 · Democrat
“Crack down on the fentanyl supply chain by targeting the cartels and Chinese chemical manufacturers flooding our communities with poison, and holding accountable the drug traffickers profiting from mass death.”
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Strengthen border security to stop drug smuggling

11 members
Paul Barringer
House · NC-13 · Democrat
“Border security is a basic function of government, and we need smart, effective enforcement to stop illegal crossings, drug trafficking, and exploitation.”
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Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Secure our border. Secure the border by deploying advanced detection technology, strengthening anti-trafficking operations, and modernizing ports of entry to stop fentanyl and human smuggling while keeping lawful trade moving.”
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Sarah Trone Garriott
House · IA-3 · Democrat
“In Congress, I’ll push for comprehensive immigration reform that fixes our broken system: secures the border, streamlines legal pathways, protects Dreamers, and invests in preventing human trafficking and drug smuggling.”
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Cyril Jefferson
House · NC-6 · Democrat
“Secure the border the smart way. Cyril supports bipartisan solutions like the Border Act of 2024 to add border agents, judges, and cutting-edge fentanyl detection technology at legal ports of entry—where over 90% of fentanyl is caught.”
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JoAnna Mendoza
House · AZ-6 · Democrat
“As a mom raising an elementary schooler in Southern Arizona, I want every child to grow up safe. That means drug-free neighborhoods, safe schools, and a border that is orderly and enforced. It means stopping fentanyl traffickers, human smugglers, and violent criminals who take advantage of desperate people. And it means supporting the police officers, border personnel, and immigration agents who serve honorably and risk their lives to protect the public.”
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“In Congress, I’ll fight to stop the illegal flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs across our southern border, while making sure Arizonans suffering from addiction can get the help they need”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“He has supported legislation to increase enforcement on individuals who cross the border illegally and commit serious crimes, enhance coordination between state and local officials on the southern border, and fund 22,000 border patrol agents, including 150 counter-fentanyl officers.”
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Bobby Pulido
House · TX-15 · Democrat
“I believe we can secure the border without destroying families and our local economy in the process. We can more effectively attack the flow of fentanyl and other cartel driven drug supply lines into our country.”
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Manny Rutinel
House · CO-8 · Democrat
“We should give law enforcement the tools it needs to stop fentanyl and weapons from coming through our border.”
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“Cracking down on fentanyl, “tranq,” and next generation drugs – including by securing the southern border,”
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Janelle Stelson
House · PA-10 · Democrat
“I have always supported a stronger border and have never supported open borders. I have been critical of members of my own party who advocated for open borders. I oppose open borders because it is unacceptable to allow criminals and life-stealing drugs across the border.”
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“I will work with anyone from any party to strengthen our immigration system and better control who is coming into this country. We need to properly fund a secure border— including the latest technology— to make sure drug dealers are not slipping through the cracks.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Modernize ports of entry to better detect threats before they enter the country: Develop and deploy cutting-edge X-Ray and other technologies to better detect drugs at ports of entry, where over 90% of the fentanyl comes into the country.”
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Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“In the Senate, I’ll work with anyone to make sure these folks have the tools they need to keep the border secure, stop human trafficking and the flow of illegal drugs into Iowa.”
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Go after drug cartels, traffickers and dealers

9 members
Daniel Biss
House · IL-9 · Democrat
“We must abolish ICE. It is abhorrent and anti-American to see ICE agents disappearing people into detention centers or deporting them to danger. We can and should enforce federal laws against drug trafficking, human trafficking, terrorism, and other violent threats without creating a secret police force to kidnap people without recourse.”
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Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Secure our border. Secure the border by deploying advanced detection technology, strengthening anti-trafficking operations, and modernizing ports of entry to stop fentanyl and human smuggling while keeping lawful trade moving.”
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Roy Cooper
Senate · North Carolina · Democrat
“As our Attorney General, Roy Cooper locked up violent criminals, sex predators and drug traffickers. As Governor, he bucked his party to oppose defunding the police, worked with Republicans to strengthen bail laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on fentanyl.”
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“As North Carolina’s attorney general – the state’s top law enforcement official – Roy prosecuted dangerous criminals and gangs, put them behind bars and kept them there. As Governor, he signed legislation that strengthened bail and pretrial release laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on drug dealers trafficking fentanyl. Roy also gave raises to law enforcement, increased the penalties for violence against them and opposed defunding the police.”
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JoAnna Mendoza
House · AZ-6 · Democrat
“As a mom raising an elementary schooler in Southern Arizona, I want every child to grow up safe. That means drug-free neighborhoods, safe schools, and a border that is orderly and enforced. It means stopping fentanyl traffickers, human smugglers, and violent criminals who take advantage of desperate people. And it means supporting the police officers, border personnel, and immigration agents who serve honorably and risk their lives to protect the public.”
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“Southern Arizonans know how important it is to secure the border and protect public safety. Organized criminal enterprises that smuggle fentanyl, narcotics, and people across the border must be stopped.”
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“People who break the law must be held accountable, including and especially those that commit violent crimes or smuggle illicit drugs like fentanyl and dangerous weapons into our neighborhoods.”
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“In Congress, JoAnna will work with both parties to strengthen border security at ports of entry, deporting violent criminals, holding cartels accountable, and ensuring that immigration enforcement is professional, properly trained, and consistent with the law.”
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Richard Ojeda
House · NC-9 · Democrat
“Crack down on cartels and the drug trafficking killing our communities.”
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“Go after the criminal networks moving drugs and people, with the resources to actually stop them.”
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“You go after the cartels directly. That means real investment in detection technology at ports of entry, where most of the fentanyl actually crosses, and going after the money and the trafficking networks instead of chasing headlines.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“After years of advocacy, Chris’s legislation to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs was signed into law to help get deadly drugs off our streets and bring traffickers to justice.”
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“Chris successfully led the bipartisan effort to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs to allow law enforcement to get deadly drugs off the streets and bring traffickers to justice.”
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“He has also supported legislation to step up enforcement of fentanyl sold on the dark web, crack down on precursor chemicals from China, and install fentanyl scanners at border crossings.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“His plan, endorsed by a Republican sheriff, hires more Border Patrol agents, cracks down on the cartels, and passes comprehensive immigration reform to fix a broken system.”
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“We should be cracking down on the cartels, not our communities. We should be deporting gang members, not small business owners. We should be hunting down human traffickers, not moms and babies. We should be stopping illegal immigration, not curtailing avenues for immigrants to legally migrate to America and make our country richer and stronger.”
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Shannon Taylor
House · VA-1 · Democrat
“1,500+ Drug Distribution Charges Prosecuted: Taylor’s office has prioritized the prosecution of drug distribution charges targeting trafficking networks;”
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Scott Wiener
House · CA-11 · Democrat
“Crack down on the fentanyl supply chain by targeting the cartels and Chinese chemical manufacturers flooding our communities with poison, and holding accountable the drug traffickers profiting from mass death.”
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Use scanning technology to catch drugs at ports of entry

5 members
Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Secure our border. Secure the border by deploying advanced detection technology, strengthening anti-trafficking operations, and modernizing ports of entry to stop fentanyl and human smuggling while keeping lawful trade moving.”
View on their website ↗
Cyril Jefferson
House · NC-6 · Democrat
“Secure the border the smart way. Cyril supports bipartisan solutions like the Border Act of 2024 to add border agents, judges, and cutting-edge fentanyl detection technology at legal ports of entry—where over 90% of fentanyl is caught.”
View on their website ↗
Richard Ojeda
House · NC-9 · Democrat
“You go after the cartels directly. That means real investment in detection technology at ports of entry, where most of the fentanyl actually crosses, and going after the money and the trafficking networks instead of chasing headlines.”
View on their website ↗
Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“He has also supported legislation to step up enforcement of fentanyl sold on the dark web, crack down on precursor chemicals from China, and install fentanyl scanners at border crossings.”
View on their website ↗
James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Modernize ports of entry to better detect threats before they enter the country: Develop and deploy cutting-edge X-Ray and other technologies to better detect drugs at ports of entry, where over 90% of the fentanyl comes into the country.”
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Give law enforcement more resources to fight drugs

5 members
Matt Little
House · MN-2 · Democrat
“People deserve police officers they can trust, which means funding pathways for all types of people to become cops and making it easier for law enforcement agencies to hire new cops from the community with non-traditional backgrounds. I will also fight to ensure our law enforcement agencies are equipped with the tools needed to address today’s problems, such as cyber crimes, fentanyl smuggling, and human trafficking.”
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Richard Ojeda
House · NC-9 · Democrat
“Go after the criminal networks moving drugs and people, with the resources to actually stop them.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“He has supported legislation to increase enforcement on individuals who cross the border illegally and commit serious crimes, enhance coordination between state and local officials on the southern border, and fund 22,000 border patrol agents, including 150 counter-fentanyl officers.”
View on their website ↗
“That is why Chris is committed to providing every available resource to help law enforcement keep deadly drugs like fentanyl off our streets and ensure Granite Staters suffering from addiction get the care and treatment they need.”
View on their website ↗
Manny Rutinel
House · CO-8 · Democrat
“We should give law enforcement the tools it needs to stop fentanyl and weapons from coming through our border.”
View on their website ↗
Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“In the Senate, I’ll work with anyone to make sure these folks have the tools they need to keep the border secure, stop human trafficking and the flow of illegal drugs into Iowa.”
View on their website ↗

Focus enforcement on traffickers and cartels, not immigrant families

5 members
Daniel Biss
House · IL-9 · Democrat
“We must abolish ICE. It is abhorrent and anti-American to see ICE agents disappearing people into detention centers or deporting them to danger. We can and should enforce federal laws against drug trafficking, human trafficking, terrorism, and other violent threats without creating a secret police force to kidnap people without recourse.”
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Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Target real threats, not our families. Prioritize real public safety threats in immigration enforcement by focusing resources on violent offenders, traffickers, and cartel networks rather than law-abiding families who contribute to our communities and economy.”
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Sam Forstag
House · MT-1 · Democrat
“We can have an immigration system that keeps violent criminals and dangerous drugs off our streets without compromising our basic constitutional freedoms, terrorizing American cities, and tearing children from their families.”
View on their website ↗
Bobby Pulido
House · TX-15 · Democrat
“I believe we can secure the border without destroying families and our local economy in the process. We can more effectively attack the flow of fentanyl and other cartel driven drug supply lines into our country.”
View on their website ↗
James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“We should be cracking down on the cartels, not our communities. We should be deporting gang members, not small business owners. We should be hunting down human traffickers, not moms and babies. We should be stopping illegal immigration, not curtailing avenues for immigrants to legally migrate to America and make our country richer and stronger.”
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Sanction and cut off fentanyl supply chains in China and abroad

3 members
Sherrod Brown
Senate · Ohio · Democrat
“Sherrod also worked with Republicans to pass legislation tackling the fentanyl crisis at its source by imposing more powerful sanctions on illicit supply chains in China and Mexico. His bill was endorsed by law enforcement officers in Ohio and across the country – including the National Fraternal Order of Police president – because it will support their efforts and save lives.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“He has also supported legislation to step up enforcement of fentanyl sold on the dark web, crack down on precursor chemicals from China, and install fentanyl scanners at border crossings.”
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Scott Wiener
House · CA-11 · Democrat
“Crack down on the fentanyl supply chain by targeting the cartels and Chinese chemical manufacturers flooding our communities with poison, and holding accountable the drug traffickers profiting from mass death.”
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Toughen drug laws and penalties for fentanyl trafficking

2 members
Roy Cooper
Senate · North Carolina · Democrat
“In 2000, Roy was elected Attorney General. As North Carolina’s top law enforcement official, Roy protected families across the state. He cracked down on child predators, worked to increase penalties for drug dealers, and oversaw a sharp (30%) decrease in crime.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“He led a provision that is now law to permanently classify fentanyl as a Schedule 1 drug, ensuring that law enforcement has the tools they need to keep these drugs off our streets.”
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“After years of advocacy, Chris’s legislation to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs was signed into law to help get deadly drugs off our streets and bring traffickers to justice.”
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“Chris successfully led the bipartisan effort to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs to allow law enforcement to get deadly drugs off the streets and bring traffickers to justice.”
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Raised the issue without a specific call

1 member
Claire Valdez
House · NY-7 · Democrat
“The decades-long "War on Drugs," meanwhile, has failed to actually stem the tide of illicit narcotics across international borders, and American-made weapons continue to find their way into the hands of cartels.”
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