<p>Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted against a bill this week to classify fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I substances — a vote that comes even as a record number of Americans are dying from those compounds every year.</p>
<p>The committee&#8217;s health subcommittee <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-dems-vote-against-bill-permanently-classify-fentanyl-schedule-1-controlled-substance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">approved</a> the bill in a 17-10 vote with every Democrat, except for Rep. Angie Craig (MN), voting against the measure.</p>
<p>Republicans are pushing the legislation because it will increase the mandatory minimum sentence for anyone caught having those substances in their possession, which they believe will lead to a significant reduction in their spread across the country. More than <a href="https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates#:~:text=Overall%2C%20drug%20overdose%20deaths%20rose,overdose%20deaths%20reported%20in%202021." target="_blank" rel="noopener">70,000</a> Americans die per year from synthetic opioid overdoses, with fentanyl driving most of those deaths.</p>
<p>Schedule I substances are typically substances that have &#8220;no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse,&#8221; according to the DEA. However some of the substances on the list — including marijuana, magic mushrooms, and MDMA — have been used in states that either have legalized medical use of the substances or in clinical research settings.</p>
<p>The committee says that the legislation &#8220;closely tracks recommendations to Congress submitted by the Office of National Drug Control Policy in September 2021.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;It would permanently place FRS into Schedule I of the<i> CSA [Controlled Substances Act]</i>, simplify registration processes for certain research with Schedule I substances, removing barriers that currently impede such work, and provide for exemption of individual FRS from Schedule I when evidence demonstrates it is appropriate,&#8221; the committee added.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/467/text?s=1&amp;r=38" target="_blank" rel="noopener">text</a> of the legislation lays out certain exceptions for research purposes and the process in which fentanyl-related substances could be exempted from the list, which include by action of the U.S. Attorney General or if the substance is expressly listed under another schedule classification. It is unclear how the legislation would impact current legitimate medical uses of FRS, although the text of the bill can still be easily modified.</p>
<p>Democrats&#8217; primary opposition to the bill appears to be centered around increasing the mandatory minimum sentencing because Democrats see the issue as being more of a mental health issue than a criminal issue.</p>
<p>The DEA&#8217;s most recent National Drug Threat Assessment <a href="https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/DIR-008-21%202020%20National%20Drug%20Threat%20Assessment_WEB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">says</a> that the majority of the fentanyl is brought into the U.S. by Mexican drug cartels through the unsecured southern border.</p>
<p><b data-stringify-type="bold"><a class="c-link" href="https://onelink.to/dwapp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="https://onelink.to/dwapp" data-sk="tooltip_parent">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP</a></b></p>
<p>Tom Homan, former Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said in a statement to The Daily Wire: “Fentanyl has killed more Americans than any other drug the past two years, including all drugs currently classified as Schedule 1.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;This decision is the worst kind of politics and they should be ashamed and forced to explain their decision to over 100,000 American moms and dads whose families have been ripped apart,&#8221; he added.</p>

<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

House Democrats Vote Against Bill To Classify Fentanyl As Schedule I Drug While Thousands Die From Overdoses

CONTINUE READING

Elon Musk Provides Timeline Of When He’ll Be Done In Government

Feds Arrest Las Vegas Man For Allegedly Attacking Tesla Store With Molotov Cocktails, Rifle

Trump Stages ‘Unprecedented Concentration Of Overwhelming U.S. Firepower’ At Base Near Mideast

U.S. Military Recovery Efforts Still Ongoing To Recover Vehicle Trapped In Swamp

Former NFL Running Back Arrested In Largest Individual Dog Fighting Bust Ever: Feds

Four U.S. Soldiers Found Dead After Training Exercise Near Belarusian Border

News

Congress

Democrats

Drugs

Fentanyl

U.S.

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News —

House Democrats Vote Against Bill To Classify Fentanyl As Schedule I Drug While Thousands Die From Overdoses