119-sres274

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 274 Introduced in Senate

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 274

Commending Federal, State, and local law enforcement for their efforts 
in protecting Americans by combating drug trafficking and agroterrorism 
 and for their recent actions in Kansas and across the country.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 June 12, 2025

Mr. Marshall submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
 the Committee on the Judiciary

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 RESOLUTION

Commending Federal, State, and local law enforcement for their efforts 
in protecting Americans by combating drug trafficking and agroterrorism 
 and for their recent actions in Kansas and across the country.

Whereas the illegal trafficking of drugs poses a severe threat to the health, 
 safety, and well-being of communities across the United States, and 
 contributes to addiction, violence, and economic disruption;
Whereas drug trafficking has exacted a devastating human toll, resulting in the 
 annual loss of tens of thousands of American lives to drug overdoses;
Whereas an American dies from a drug overdose every 7 minutes, on average;
Whereas, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies have demonstrated 
 unwavering commitment, bravery, and dedication in their efforts to 
 disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking networks;
Whereas Federal, State, and local law enforcement also play a vital role in 
 protecting our Nation's food security by preventing the intentional 
 introduction of harmful substances or agents;
Whereas, in May 2025, a joint team consisting of agents from U.S. Customs and 
 Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, the Kansas Bureau 
 of Investigation, and the Emporia Police Department arrested 6 
 individuals who were transporting more than 85 gallons of liquid 
 methamphetamine from Mexico to Emporia, Kansas;
Whereas, in June 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested 2 nationals 
 of the People's Republic of China, with alleged ties to the Chinese 
 Communist Party and were caught smuggling the fungal plant pathogen 
 Fusarium graminearum (also known as ``Gibberella zeae'') into the United 
 States;
Whereas this fungus causes ``fusarium head blight'', which devastates wheat, 
 barley, maize, and rice crops, and which has caused billions of dollars 
 in economic losses globally;
Whereas had this fungus been released into the Kansas wheat crop, it would have 
 devastated America's largest wheat producer, accounting for between 20 
 and 25 percent of the Nation's annual wheat production;
Whereas, in June 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug 
 Enforcement Administration executed a record drug bust, seizing illicit 
 substances in quantities that could have killed nearly 50,000,000 
 people; and
Whereas these Federal agents confiscated more than 93 kilograms of fentanyl, 97 
 kilograms of methamphetamine, nearly 18 kilograms of heroin, and about 
 10 kilograms of cocaine, the combined value of which exceeds $9,000,000: 
 Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) commends Federal, State, and local law enforcement 
 agencies and personnel for their tireless efforts in combating 
 drug trafficking and agroterrorism;

    (2) expresses gratitude for their bravery and dedication to 
 protecting American communities, public health, and our 
 Nation's food supply; and

    (3) encourages them to continue their efforts to keep our 
 communities and food supply safe and secure.
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