"Jelly Roll Urges Congress to Take Action on Fentanyl Crisis"

Musician Jelly Roll, also known as Jason DeFord, testified before the Senate’s Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, urging for stronger legislation to combat the fentanyl crisis in the United States. He shared personal experiences and statistics on drug overdose deaths, advocating for the passage of the FEND Off Fentanyl Act to target opioid traffickers. DeFord, who has openly discussed his own history with drug-related crimes, emphasized the need for proactive measures to address the crisis and expressed his commitment to being part of the solution.