After Passing The HALT Fentanyl Act, Congressman Shreve Honors Life Lost To Fentanyl Crisis
Joey Handlon of Greenwood, Indiana lost his life to fentanyl in 2022.
Washington, DC — U.S. Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) delivered his first remarks on the House floor honoring the memory of a fellow Hoosier from Greenwood, Joey Handlon. Joey lost his life to fentanyl.
Last week, Congressman Shreve voted to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, addressing the fentanyl crisis head-on by giving law enforcement the tools they need to keep deadly fentanyl off our streets and to prevent more tragedies like this.
Congressman Shreve's remarks can be viewed here and below:
Today, I rise to honor the memory of a fellow Hoosier, Joey Handlon of Greenwood, who lost his life to fentanyl in 2022. Joey was deeply loved by his parents, Kathy and Jamison Carrier. They have turned their grief into action—sharing his story to help prevent other families from experiencing similar heartbreak.
Last week, on this House floor, I voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act. It represents a crucial step toward providing law enforcement with the necessary tools to keep these deadly drugs off our streets, so as to save countless lives.
We must come together to confront this crisis—by securing our borders, by holding traffickers accountable, and supporting those impacted. Together, we can save lives – and in doing so, honor Joey Handlon's legacy.