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DE SR31
Resolution
Status
6/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Hocker
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AI Summary
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Drug overdose deaths in the United States have increased from 52,404 in 2015 to over 100,000 deaths between April 2020 and April 2021, with Delaware recording 447 overdose deaths in 2020.
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More than 80% of Delaware's 2020 overdose deaths were caused by fentanyl, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection seizing over 10,000 pounds of fentanyl at the southern border in fiscal year 2021.
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Fentanyl seizures at eight South Texas ports of entry increased 1,066% in fiscal year 2021 compared to fiscal year 2020, while illegal migrant arrests at the Southwest border reached record levels.
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Urges the President of the United States and Congress to strengthen security at the southern border and take proactive measures to prevent drugs from entering at all ports of entry.
Legislative Description
Urging The Federal Government To Take Strong, Proactive Measures To Prevent Drugs From Entering The United States At The Southern Border And Other Ports Of Entry.
Last Action
Defeated By Senate. Votes: 7 YES 12 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
6/23/2022