Sen. Cornyn, community leaders tackle fentanyl crisis at San Antonio roundtable
Fentanyl poisoning killed 181 people in Bexar County in 2022.
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduces new legislation aimed at reducing fentanyl poisoning deaths
If passed, the act would increase access to fentanyl testing strips aimed at preventing deaths from accidental fentanyl poisoning. It would also raise community awareness of fentanyl testing capabilities.
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Fentanyl epidemic in Texas
According to the DEA, in Houston, more than 7 million fatal doses of fentanyl were seized in 2022. An amount large enough to kill the entire city three times over.
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduces bill to increase access to narcotic overdose medications – Houston Public Media
This comes as Harris County continues to lead the state in the total number of fentanyl-related deaths.
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Texans in Congress push to decriminalize test-strips, reduce fentanyl related deaths
The United States Congress pushed bipartisan legislation to decriminalize fentanyl test strips in an effort to reduce high overdose rates. The Fentanyl Safe Testing and Overdose Prevention Act, supported by various senators in both parties, would amend the Controlled Substances Act which restricts the use of drug paraphernalia. The bill would remove test strips from...
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Texans in Congress lead bipartisan efforts to allow fentanyl test strips
The legislation comes after a bill to decriminalize the test strips passed the Texas House but died in the Senate despite support from Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Texans in Congress back bipartisan bills to allow fentanyl test strips
The effort comes after a bill to decriminalize the test strips passed the Texas House but died in the Senate despite support from Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Cornyn, colleagues introduce bill to prevent fentanyl poisoning
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Texans in Congress back bipartisan bills to allow fentanyl test strips
The legislation comes after a bill to decriminalize the test strips passed the Texas House but died in the Senate despite support from Gov. Greg Abbott.
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A new bipartisan bill aims to increase access to fentanyl test strips amid overdose deaths
A bipartisan group of senators aim to increase access to fentanyl test strips to help curb opioid overdose deaths, as the products remain illegal in many states.
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