S. 628: Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: Feb. 19, 2025

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb. 19, 2025)

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Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act

This bill bans the entry of illegal aliens from Canada and Mexico due to the fentanyl crisis, effectively implementing Title 42 through an act of Congress rather than waiting for the Surgeon General.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) (Feb. 19, 2025)

Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) (Feb. 19, 2025)

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) (Feb. 19, 2025)

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