VIDEO: Senator Moody Questions FBI Director About Combatting Violent Crime, Fighting Fraud, and Curbing Flow of Fentanyl

Home How Can I Help? News Contact Us Share Your Opinion Federal Nominations Scheduling Request Storm Preparation About Search for: Home How Can I Help? News Contact Us Share Your Opinion Federal Nominations Scheduling Request Storm Preparation About All News VIDEO: Senator Moody Questions FBI Director About Combatting Violent Crime, Fighting Fraud, and Curbing Flow of Fentanyl Sep 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Senator Ashley Moody questioned FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about the Administration’s success in combatting violent crime, going after criminals, and curbing the flow of fentanyl into the country: “ During the last administration, violent crime, senior fraud and fentanyl overdoses skyrocketed. As Florida’s Attorney General, I was on the frontlines pushing back against the terrible policies that allowed this chaos to spread. Now as U.S. Senator, I continue to look for ways to build on the success we have seen over the past two years in reversing crime trends, fighting fraud, and removing fentanyl from our communities,” said Senator Ashley Moody. BACKGROUND: View Senator Moody’s full hearing remarks here . Senator Moody highlighted the drop in violent crime nationwide—from 2024 to 2025, the violent crime rate fell by 9.3 percent. That is the largest single-year decline in the nation’s history. Senator Moody also highlighted the pivotal role the FBI plays in going after the cartels and foreign actors who are guilty of poisoning Americans with fentanyl. In 2025, seizures of fentanyl increased by more than 30 percent and fentanyl overdose deaths fell by 20 percent nationwide. Florida recently announced a 46% drop in fentanyl-related deaths. To help law enforcement efforts against fentanyl, Senator Moody introduced the PRESS Act , which would criminalize the intentional importation of pill press equipment and unlisted precursor chemicals when they are intended to be used to manufacture illicit drugs. Senator Moody also cosponsored the HALT Fentanyl Act , which is now law. The Act permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Senator Moody also champions Tyler’s Law , which would require HHS to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose. Senator Moody also highlighted the importance of protecting seniors from fraud. During Senator Moody’s time as Florida Attorney General, Moody created Florida’s first-ever Senior Protection Team to bring together experts from across the state to identify these schemes, pursue the fraudsters behind them, and recover millions of dollars for victims. As Senator, Moody has introduced the STOP Scams Against Seniors Act , which would help establish dedicated elder justice task forces bringing together local, state, and federal law enforcement to combat these crimes. Senator Moody also introduced the SWIPES Act to jack up the sentence for anyone who defrauds a senior American on purpose. # # # Join the Newsletter Email Address First Name Last Name Follow Follow Follow Follow Copyright 2024 Follow Follow Follow Follow Usage Policy PDF Help Privacy Policy Senate.gov