Somerset Times

Congressmen Tom Kean, Jr. and Jeff Van Drew have introduced the Fight Against Fentanyl Act, a bill aimed at combating the fentanyl crisis by allowing the use of federal funds for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents by law enforcement agencies. Kean emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "Fentanyl is not just a local problem; it is a huge crisis nationwide." He expressed gratitude to Van Drew for collaborating on the legislation to protect communities from the devastating impact of fentanyl. Van Drew echoed the urgency of the situation, highlighting the need for measures to counteract the crisis and expressing pride in supporting the Fight Against Fentanyl Act. The bill seeks to equip communities with the necessary resources to mitigate the fentanyl crisis.