Washington, Sept. 24 -- Congressman Lance Gooden issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) announced the End Gas Station Heroin Act, legislation to protect Americans from dangerous synthetic opioids sold in gas stations and smoke shops.
The bill permanently schedules synthetic opioids and analogs sold in synthetic kratom products, commonly known as "gas station heroin." It also creates a special federal enforcement mechanism to address new and emerging substances before manufacturers can evade enforcement.
"Dangerous synthetic opioids powerful enough to fuel addiction and destroy lives should not be sitting on convenience store shelves next to snacks and energy drinks," said Rep. Gooden. "My...