"Jelly Roll Advocates for Tougher Anti-Fentanyl Laws in Congress"

TL;DR
Country rocker Jelly Roll, also known as Jason DeFord, testified before a Senate committee, urging for stronger legislation to combat the fentanyl crisis. He shared his personal struggles with addiction and emphasized the urgent need for action, highlighting the devastating impact of fentanyl-related deaths. DeFord called for the passage of the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, which aims to target opioid traffickers and disrupt illicit supply chains while penalizing money laundering associated with the drug trade.
Topics:nationpolitics#addiction#anti-fentanyl-legislation#fentanyl-crisis#jelly-roll#politics#senate-hearing
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