Peach Tree Times

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced his participation with 24 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate to pass the "HALT Fentanyl Act." This legislation aims to address issues related to fentanyl analogues, which are lab-created variations of fentanyl not currently covered under existing federal law. Carr's statement was made public in a February 19 post on X.

"Proud to join 24 AGs in calling for the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act," said General Chris Carr. "The Biden administration's open border policies allowed for the influx of deadly fentanyl that's poisoning our communities. The traffickers & dealers must be stopped."

According to a press release, the HALT Fentanyl Act seeks to classify these substances as Schedule I drugs and extend their temporary classification, set to expire on March 31, 2025. The U.S. House of Representatives has already passed the act with bipartisan support, and the attorneys general are now calling on the Senate for its consideration and passage.

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"The Biden administration’s open border policies allowed for the influx of deadly fentanyl that’s flooding our communities," Carr said. He emphasized that resources are being utilized to combat this crisis and save lives. "We’re fighting this battle on multiple fronts by going after the criminal illegal aliens who are smuggling fentanyl across the border," he added, mentioning efforts to dismantle violent gang networks and secure resources for those struggling with addiction. Carr expressed pride in joining fellow attorneys general in supporting this measure and urged the Senate to follow suit.

Carr was appointed as Georgia's attorney general by then-Governor Nathan Deal in 2016 and re-elected in November 2022. His tenure has focused on addressing human trafficking, gang activity, and opioid misuse, including establishing Georgia's first Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and Gang Prosecution Unit.