A resolution honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the 50th anniversary of the agency.

SRES 246 is a ceremonial Senate resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), established in 1973. It honors DEA employees - including agents, forensic specialists, and task force officers - for their work combating drug trafficking, particularly efforts targeting fentanyl and other opioids linked to over 107,000 overdose deaths in 2021. The resolution specifically recognizes those who died or were injured in service and expresses the Senate’s gratitude for the agency’s role in protecting public health and safety through domestic and international enforcement.