This resolution urges Congress to pass H.R.128, which would classify illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD). Sponsored by Representative Lauren Boebert, the legislation aims to empower the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl in accordance with the legal definition of WMD, which includes substances capable of causing significant harm or death through toxic chemicals. The resolution highlights the severe impact of illicit fentanyl on public health, emphasizing the need for a more robust approach to combat the ongoing drug crisis, particularly in light of the challenges posed by international trafficking and unregulated production.

The resolution also references House Resolution 1172, which recognizes the inadequacy of current strategies to address the fentanyl crisis and calls for decisive action to save lives. By designating illicit fentanyl as a WMD, the federal government would be better equipped to target trafficking networks and prevent the substance from entering the U.S. while still allowing for the legal use of fentanyl in medical contexts. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be sent to the President and New Jersey's Congressional delegation to advocate for the enactment of H.R.128.