"Schumer's Bill Proposes National Emergency Declaration and Sanctions for Fentanyl Trafficking"

US Senator Chuck Schumer plans to introduce legislation declaring international fentanyl trafficking a national emergency and granting the President the power to impose sanctions on those involved. The bill aims to combat the influx of synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, into the United States, which has contributed to a significant increase in overdose deaths. Schumer's proposed legislation would allow law enforcement to seize money from drug traffickers, sanction drug cartels and criminal organizations involved in fentanyl trafficking, and enhance the government's ability to enforce sanctions. The bill also seeks to address fentanyl-related money laundering and requires the administration to report to Congress on its efforts to combat trafficking.