The country has had three waves of opioid deaths: prescription opioids, heroin opioids, and now fentanyl.
Anna Eshoo
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Anna A. Eshoo is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 16th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for various issues including healthcare, technology, and environmental protection. Eshoo has played a significant role in shaping policies related to telecommunications and has been involved in efforts to improve access to healthcare for her constituents.
I think that all of us, including the disabilities community, would rise up against what you just described.
If the cartels had less access to American guns, would that diminish their strength and their firepower?
If the cartels were weakened, would that reduce the amount of illicit fentanyl coming into the United States from Mexico?
What is unfortunate is that the HALT Fentanyl Act does nothing to change the status quo.
I think that we are, in a way, deluding ourselves, because when I look at what has taken place over the last 5 years with fentanyl being scheduled, Schedule I, deaths have not been reduced in the country.
I have been a cosponsor on the Next Generation Fuels Act, which would gradually ramp up the use of home-grown ethanol.
I have to tell you that I am having a little bit of a tough time figuring out what you are for, really what you are for.
I seek recognition to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in my congressional district in the community of Half Moon Bay on Monday of this week. Mr. Speaker, seven lives, seven precious lives, farmworkers in a community that is as…





