U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) announced his support for the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025, a proposed bill that would hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for its role in the nation’s fentanyl epidemic.
The bill would impose sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals involved in the manufacturing or trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids into the United States.
It also includes measures to freeze assets, restrict access to the U.S. financial system, and strengthen law enforcement and intelligence efforts to disrupt trafficking networks.
“Every day, American families are being torn apart by fentanyl. It is now the number one killer of young adults in our country, and we know much of it has been flowing here from China and through Biden’s wide-open southern border,” said Moore.
“President Trump has secured our southern border, but Congress must also go after China’s role in flooding our streets with poison. This is a national security issue, a public health issue, and a fight for the future of our kids. Alabama families deserve a government that will stand up to China and stop this crisis at its source.”
The legislation outlines four key actions:
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Sanctioning Chinese entities involved in fentanyl production or distribution
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Freezing assets of sanctioned individuals and companies
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Restricting access to the U.S. financial system
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Empowering U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies to track and disrupt trafficking networks
Moore said the measure is needed to both strengthen border security and address China’s direct role in supplying fentanyl to the U.S. market.
Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at sherri@yellowhammernews.com.
