WASHINGTON, D.C., November 22, 2023 – President Joe Biden (@POTUS) took to Twitter on November 22, 2023, to highlight the success of diplomatic efforts in urging China to shut down companies involved in the production of chemicals used to make fentanyl. In a tweet, President Biden stated, “Because of our diplomacy, China has taken steps to shut down companies dealing in chemicals used to make fentanyl. Now, Congress must ensure we can keep collecting intelligence on suppliers and make fentanyl-related substances a Schedule I drug before current scheduling expires.”
The President’s tweet underscores the importance of continued vigilance and legislative action in combating the fentanyl crisis. It emphasizes the need for Congress to facilitate intelligence gathering on suppliers and classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, a crucial step in addressing the opioid epidemic.
This social media post aligns with the Biden administration’s commitment to tackling the opioid crisis through diplomatic channels and legislative measures, urging a comprehensive approach to combat the production and distribution of fentanyl-related substances. (*)