Johnson Votes to Sanction Chinese Companies for Their Role in America’s Fentanyl Crisis

Johnson Votes to Sanction Chinese Companies for Their Role in America’s Fentanyl Crisis

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act to hold China accountable for its role in the fentanyl crisis. The bill passed with a vote of 407-4. Johnson is a member of the Fentanyl Policy Working Group within the Select Committee on China.

“China is the number one producer of fentanyl—the deadliest drug—and its precursor chemicals, yet the Chinese government continues to allow the flow of fentanyl out of their country,” said Johnson. “We must do more to protect our kids and adults and make our communities safe. I’m grateful the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act passed with overwhelming bipartisan support to penalize the Chinese entities and officials who are fueling the fentanyl crisis in America.”

Background:

• Companies in China produce nearly all fentanyl precursor ingredients.
• Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45.
• According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, 42% of pills tested for fentanyl contained at least 2 mg of fentanyl, considered a potentially lethal dose. Drug trafficking organizations typically distribute fentanyl by the kilogram, which has the potential to kill 500,000 people.

Click here for the Select Committee on China’s report on the Chinese Communist Party’s role in the fentanyl crisis.

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