Fentanyl causes more than 70% of drug-related deaths

For years now, the fentanyl crisis has plagued our nation. According to the CDC, fentanyl is now the leading cause of death amongst Americans ages 18-45 and is responsible for over 70% of all drug related deaths in America.

  Buy Photo

Four hundred sixty-nine Iowans and over 100,000 Americans died by overdosing in 2022, with that number expected to be much higher in 2023 and 2024.

This is the highest amount since 1999.

Have you been impacted by the fentanyl crisis?

  Buy Photo

Now more than ever, the fentanyl crisis demands urgent action from Congress. This deadly epidemic is devastating families and communities across the nation, and we cannot afford to stand by while it continues to claim lives.

That’s why I am proud to announce a significant step forward in our efforts to combat this crisis.

Last week, the House passed H.R. 467, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the HALT Fentanyl Act. This legislation would make the currently temporary Schedule I category for fentanyl, or anything mixed with it, permanent.

It would supply law enforcement with the tools needed to keep these dangerous drugs off the streets. And, it would support research efforts to understand the effects of fentanyl-related substances on people's health.

I am proud to support this bill and will continue working hard to keep Iowans safe and keep fentanyl off our streets.

If you want to stay updated on the work I'm doing, I invite you to subscribe to my weekly newsletter. You will be the first to receive insights into the legislation I'm working on, the places I visit, and the people I meet.

It's an opportunity to remain informed on the issues that matter most to our community. … You can also connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube.

It was an honor to speak with over 200 physicians at the American Medical Association. I’m proud to lead efforts to reverse harmful physician cuts and protect the stability of our health care system for both providers and patients.

Had a great meeting with the Iowa Medical Society. We’re working to improve health care by fixing Medicare reimbursement for physicians, protecting scope of practice and addressing workforce challenges and physician burnout.

Great meeting with representatives from Southeastern Community College to learn about the growth of community colleges in our District and new programs being offered to students.

I voted for the Midnight Rules Relief Act, legislation that would allow Congress to overturn harmful regulations made by the outgoing President in his final days in office.

I stood with President Trump and voted for the Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act to hold accountable illegal aliens who endanger Border Patrol and law enforcement.

As Chairwoman of the Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health, I had the honor of delivering opening remarks highlighting the critical importance of community care and the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to improve the VA system.

I addressed the outrage with DOGE and Elon Musk's Special Government Employee status as well as efforts to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse from the federal government.