Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Sanction Chinese Fentanyl Producers

September 2, 2025 Press Release Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 747 , the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that sanctions Chinese producers of synthetic opioids and holds senior officials in Beijing accountable for enabling the flow of fentanyl into the United States. “Fentanyl is the leading killer of young Americans, and its trail runs straight back to Chinese labs and the officials who protect them,” said Congressman Harrigan. “This bill makes clear that if you profit from fentanyl or turn a blind eye to its export, you will face the full force of American power. For too long, China has fueled this crisis with impunity, and that ends now.” The Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act strengthens sanctions law by targeting both traffickers and the Chinese officials who enable them. It closes loopholes that cartels exploit, imposes stricter oversight on chemical exports, and extends sanctions authority to ensure accountability endures. By cutting into the supply chain at its source, the legislation directly confronts Beijing’s complicity and equips law enforcement with stronger tools to protect American families. The bill now heads to the Senate, where Congressman Harrigan is pressing for swift passage, warning that every day of delay means more poison on American streets and more lives lost. Issues : National Security