H.Res. 959: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that illicit fentanyl-related substances are a weapon of mass destruction and should be classified as such, and recognizing President Trump's efforts to mitigate illicit narcotics from entering the United States through such actions as signing an Executive Order "Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction" and declaring the crisis caused by the rise of fentanyl a national health emergency.
A House simple resolution (H.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House simple resolution (H.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-18 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-07 |
Summary
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Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.Res. 959?
H.Res. 959 is a House simple resolution (H.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that illicit fentanyl-related substances are a weapon of mass destruction and should be classified as such, and recognizing President Trump's efforts to mitigate illicit narcotics from entering the United States through such actions as signing an Executive Order "Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction" and declaring the crisis caused by the rise of fentanyl a national health emergency..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.Res. 959 are available on congress.gov.
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