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Expresses the Senate’s findings on recent large seizures of illegal drugs and a smuggled plant pathogen that threatens food supplies, and formally commends law enforcement for actions to stop drug trafficking and agroterrorism. The resolution thanks and encourages law enforcement to continue protecting public health, communities, and the Nation’s food supply; it does not create law, authorize spending, or set deadlines.
Illegal trafficking of drugs is a severe threat to the health, safety, and well-being of communities across the United States and contributes to addiction, violence, and economic disruption.
Drug trafficking has caused a large human toll, resulting in the annual loss of tens of thousands of American lives to drug overdoses.
On average, an American dies from a drug overdose every 7 minutes.
Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies have shown commitment, bravery, and dedication in efforts to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking networks.
Federal, State, and local law enforcement help protect the Nation’s food security by preventing the intentional introduction of harmful substances or agents.
Direct legal impact is minimal because the measure is a nonbinding resolution that expresses the Senate’s views. Primary effects are symbolic and informational: it publicly recognizes and praises law enforcement actions, which can boost morale and public legitimacy for ongoing investigations and interdiction efforts. The resolution raises awareness of agrosecurity risks and drug-related public-health threats, potentially encouraging continued interagency cooperation and resource prioritization, but it does not authorize funding or mandate agency actions. Affected groups include law enforcement agencies (recognition), agricultural stakeholders and producers (heightened visibility of biosecurity risks), public health officials (acknowledged public-health impacts), and the general public (increased awareness). No direct regulatory, fiscal, or operational changes are imposed on states, localities, or private parties.
Last progress June 12, 2025 (8 months ago)
Introduced on June 12, 2025 by Roger Wayne Marshall
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3392-3393)