"Jelly Roll's Powerful Testimony Spurs Push for Anti-Fentanyl Legislation"

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Grammy-nominated singer Jelly Roll testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, urging lawmakers to pass anti-fentanyl legislation and sharing his own struggles with substance abuse. He emphasized the need for better care and resources for those battling addiction and called for action to address the fentanyl crisis. The FEND Off Fentanyl Act, which aims to target the illicit fentanyl supply chain, has faced obstacles in Congress, and DeFord pleaded with lawmakers to prioritize addressing the growing crisis.
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