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Congresswoman Laurel Lee addresses fentanyl crisis and energy policy

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State Representative Laurel Lee Serving Florida 15th District | Twitter Website

State Representative Laurel Lee Serving Florida 15th District | Twitter Website

Congresswoman Laurel Lee, representing Florida’s 15th district, has recently expressed her views on various issues through a series of tweets. Her comments touch upon topics such as the opioid crisis, energy production policies, and cancer awareness.

On February 3, 2025, Congresswoman Lee highlighted the issue of synthetic opioids in overdose deaths. She stated that "70 percent of overdose deaths are linked to synthetic opioids, like fentanyl." She urged Congress to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act to address what she described as a crisis exacerbated by current border policies.

On February 4, 2025, Lee criticized the Biden administration's energy policies. She claimed that "The Biden administration kneecapped American energy production which made us reliant on foreign nations for our energy needs." Lee advocated for the Protecting American Energy Production Act to enhance national security through domestic resource utilization.

Also on February 4, in recognition of World Cancer Day, Lee took a moment to remember those affected by cancer. She tweeted: "On #WorldCancerDay, we remember loved ones who have lost their fight to this disease..." She emphasized the importance of awareness in detection and prevention efforts against cancer.