Congressman Davis Votes for to Protect Eastern NC from Lethal Drugs
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) voted for a third time to support a version of S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, which passed the House by a margin of 321-104.
The bill permanently classifies all fentanyl-related substances as the most dangerous type of drug, Schedule I, unless specifically listed otherwise. The bill also makes it easier for researchers to get permission to study these substances. A temporary law that did this expired on March 31.
“We must continue taking action to stop fentanyl and other illegal drugs from infiltrating our communities across eastern North Carolina and America,” said Congressman Don Davis. “By passing the HALT Fentanyl Act, we can combat drug trafficking while working to ensure that families, including children, no longer have to suffer from devastating poisonings and overdoses.”
Congressman Davis has made addressing the fentanyl crisis in eastern North Carolina a top priority. He has met continuously with local law enforcement officials to hear firsthand accounts of the drug’s toll on the region. He has spoken on the House floor about its impact on rural communities, advocating for families and individuals affected by fentanyl. The congressman has also visited the southern border and multiple detention centers to better understand how fentanyl is entering the country and dispersing throughout the state of North Carolina.
Congressman Davis has been a leader in the fight to combat the opioid and crisis, including:
- Sponsored H.R. 1060, the Modern and Authentication of Pharmaceuticals (MAP) Act, to enhance federal data collection and response.
- Cosponsored H.R. 2964, the Fight Fentanyl Act, to expand overdose prevention and community-based education.
- Co-led H.R. 1294, the BEST Facilitations Act, to improve fentanyl detection and screening at ports of entry.
- H.R. 1569, the CATCH Fentanyl Act, to support local anti-drug efforts through law enforcement partnerships.
Congressman Davis previously voted for previous versions of S. 331, including H.R. 467 in the 118th Congress and H.R. 27 in the 119th Congress, the latter of which passed the House on February 6, 2025, by a margin of 312-208.
Congressman Davis continues to advocate for funding involving addiction treatment, prevention programs, and rural health systems, emphasizing the urgent need to combat the fentanyl epidemic head-on in eastern North Carolina and throughout the United States.