U.S. House passes Andy Barr's Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act to sanction CCP entities contributing to the fentanyl crisis.
Quiver AI Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act, introduced by Congressman Andy Barr, aimed at holding the Chinese Communist Party accountable for its role in the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. The legislation expands the Fentanyl Sanctions Act's definition of "foreign opioid trafficker" to include sanctions against individuals and entities involved in the production and distribution of fentanyl.
The act requires the President to evaluate whether senior Chinese government officials should be designated as traffickers. Supporters like House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and others emphasize the act's importance in addressing the opioid epidemic, particularly among younger Americans.
Statistics reveal that fentanyl is a leading cause of overdose deaths, with the Drug Enforcement Administration linking most synthetic opioids to China. The act seeks to increase pressure on Chinese manufacturers to deter the flow of fentanyl into the United States, as highlighted by law enforcement officials from Kentucky.
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Andy Barr Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Andy Barr is worth $1.9M, as of September 3rd, 2025. This is the 261st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Barr has approximately $490.0K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Andy Barr Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Andy Barr:
- H.R.5014: To codify Executive Order 14331 on fair banking.
- H.R.4875: Coal Ash for American Infrastructure Act
- H.R.4835: Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act
- H.R.4781: RESCUE Act of 2025
- H.R.4630: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore wagering loss limitation rules.
- H.R.4363: Defend Girls Athletics Act
You can track bills proposed by Andy Barr on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Barr.
Andy Barr Fundraising
Andy Barr recently disclosed $1.1M of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 14th, 2025. This was the 35th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 68.2% came from individual donors.
Barr disclosed $657.9K of spending. This was the 59th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Barr disclosed $6.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 37th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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