Addison McDowell
U.S. Representative from North Carolina who advocates for tougher measures against fentanyl trafficking after losing his brother to a fentanyl overdose; sponsor of legislation targeting pill presses and synthetic opioid imports.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 21min
Fentanyl Killed His Brother. Now He Works in Congress to Protect Other Families From Same Pain
Addison McDowell, a U.S. Representative from North Carolina who turned personal tragedy into public policy, discusses cracking down on fentanyl trafficking. He explains how pill presses and coordinated foreign shipments create deadly counterfeit pills. He outlines the PRESS Act targeting importation of pill-press equipment and the challenges of securing borders and international cooperation.
