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Today, Congressmen Bob Latta (OH-05) and Morgan Griffith (VA-09), along with House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-09), contributed an op-ed to the Washington Examiner. The piece advocates for the passage of H.R. 27, known as the HALT Fentanyl Act, by the U.S. House of Representatives. The proposed legislation aims to equip law enforcement with necessary tools to combat fentanyl-related substances, which have resulted in numerous fatalities.

The op-ed highlights the personal story of Zach Cullen, a 23-year-old college student who died from fentanyl-related poisoning shortly after his birthday. Cullen had been working at Papa Johns while aspiring to start a technology company. His death prompted his parents to testify before a House Energy and Commerce Committee roundtable, calling for legislative action.

The authors of the op-ed emphasize their commitment to preventing similar tragedies through the HALT Fentanyl Act. They express hope that this bill will contribute significantly to addressing the ongoing fentanyl crisis in America.

"The fentanyl crisis in America is an unnecessary story of anguish and despair, one that elicits pain and stifles hope," they wrote.