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Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said a bipartisan bill he's co-sponsoring to reduce fentanyl smuggling at the southern border would also help suppress gun smuggling.

The bipartisan proposal from U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen includes a $5.3 billion investment in border patrol technology and workforce.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi says China's government enables companies to illegally supply the dangerous synthetic opioid.

Illinois' drug laws don't go far enough to stop the fentanyl epidemic, say two Republican lawmakers who want tougher penalties against drug sellers.