New York AttorneyGeneral Letitia James co-led a bipartisan coalition of 40 other attorneysgeneral from across the country in calling on Congress to pass the YouthSubstance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, bipartisan legislation to reduceyouth drug use through research-based public education campaigns and strategiccommunity outreach. In a letter to Democratic and Republican leadership inthe House and Senate, Attorney General James and the coalition emphasize theimportance of proactive, science-based prevention efforts at a time when youngpeople face increased risk of exposure to dangerous drugs like fentanyl andxylazine. “Too many young people know firsthand just how deadly drugs likefentanyl can be. As the opioid epidemic continues to tear apart families andcommunities, attorneys general remain on the front lines protecting our youth,and we need all levels of government to help fight back. The Youth SubstanceUse Prevention and Awareness Act is a commonsense bipartisan measure that willprovide significant resources to help save lives and educate young people aboutthe dangers of drug use.” – AG James