As someone who has never heard of Jelly Roll before this; I have to say, regardless of his past, now he’s doing God’s work

I literally just lost my brother to this yesterday 😢. I felt every word jelly roll said. Good people, not just drug addicts.

I'm in my 40s and this is the first full congress meeting I've ever watched. Thank you Jelly Roll for Helping make the invisible..... VISIBLE

Jelly Roll, that testimony made me cry 😢. You hit the nail on the head and took the words out of my mouth. I'm a former addict myself. Thank you for all you've become. You're such an inspiration to so many of us.

I couldn't imagine the feeling he has from sitting there after being in court his whole life but this is a different court, very proud of him

I’m in recovery and sober over 44 years! I’m also a retired substance abuse counselor! I really liked his testimony!

My son is fighting the battle right now, is good to know someone is standing up for the people on this side of the road, you're an inspiration 😢

I have been sober for almost 4 years, and this craziness of fentanyl definitely is one thing that keeps me sober! And I've never been one into the whole government mess even though I've been curious about it but this is the first time watching this much of anything! And I'm sure I'm not the only one thanks to Jelly Roll!!! ❤❤❤

Thank you Jelly Roll!! Us that know your story know why you are trying 🙏🏼 Much love

What a great speech!!!! It made me cry. I hope they listened

Jelly Roll really showed what true compassion for human life looks life. What a blessing ❤

My name is Deanne and I am a resident of San Francisco for the last 21 years, I have lost a husband and a brother to the tragedy of fentanyl, as well as countless friends and loved ones. Normally I do not pay attention to politics unless it's something that really grabs my attention. The devastation of this epidemic not only grabs me but is in my face daily! I have taken the time to watch this entire conference and reposted it in an effort to reach as many as possible. I am personally more than grateful and genuinely moved by the compassion and commitment to this war on fentanyl that each one of you have expressed. I believe that if we are going to win this, the devotion we each share will have to reach every corner, every culture and every level of humanity. But we all know that it takes signatures to make it happen. Thank u "Jellyroll" for being our voice! Thank you for your bravery to speak out and advocate for so many who aren't able to. The voice of those who are no longer here, the voice of us who cry out, and the voices of those who don't even realize they want or need help yet. You are our angel. Also, Thank you to the law enforcement who hold strong, time and time and time again, day after day even when it's breaking you down on the inside. You still show up. U are heros! I ABSOLUTELY agree with all you said. It is important to recognize the vast wave of trauma that this disease spreads. In order to put the ball back in our court we have to be smarter and faster...... When a weed gets in your garden, you don't clip it's stems to get rid of it, you pull it from the roots. I think that this bill will give us the opportunity to do just that. I don't normally vote but I will certainly check the upcoming ballots because this is something we cannot afford to be silent about. This drug and the people who promote it have absolutely no respect for ANY quality of life. They rob us everyday of memories that will never be made and life that will never be experienced every time a life is lost. I am confident that we have what it takes to take back control of the situation with representatives like you on the front lines fighting for us. THANK YOU from San Francisco......

I bet this is Jelly Rolls most defining moment yet. Anyone could have been there, but he is the real deal. He truly loves his fans, all people, more than any other artist I can almost guarantee

Honest, transparent, just the right length, passionate. Thank you, Jason DeFord. I hope someone listened. You have earned the right to be heard. May you continue to be used to make this world a better place.

Go Jelly! Fighting for us little people that feel we have no voice!!! ❤

JellyRoll speaks and sings his story. I've listened to his music going on 4 years. If our political leaders listen to his music, they will find his testamony in his songs. He has helped many fans who were on drugs just by his music. He sings from his heart and is an amazing song writer and one of the best stars in the industry.

Senator Van Hollen's testimony includes the story of our daughter, Trinity, who died a few weeks ago after taking a pill she thought was percocet (1:38:52 into the video). This epidemic is killing our children and we need to do something about it. My wife and I are going to do everything we can to help raise awareness and be advocates for people living with addiction and families that are dealing with the loss of a loved one to overdose. #Fentanyl #OnePillCanKill 💜💜💜

I am paralyzed from the chest down now do to IV drug use. I have been clean for 16 months now. Your music got me through a really hard time in my life. Thank you for being an inspiration to a lot of people. We love you Jelly Roll

I knew the first time I hear this man he had a gift of reaching out in the wind and grabbing ahold of lost souls through music. Jelly has just raised the bar

He was a fantastic speaker and people will listen. It's awesome seeing him turn his life around and wants to make changes in this world. Let it roll Jelly I'm proud of you ! Your voice will be heard and young people will hear you

This man will always have a little spot in my heart. I met him in 2015, when he was living out of his van and had yet to meet his gorgeous wife. To see how far he has come and where he is now, is absolutely amazing. This speech of his…It’s a heart piercer, it’ll make you get you in your feels..This is what we need, people like Jelly Roll to speak up for those that don’t have the courage.

It restores my faith a little tiny bit in Congress to hear this testimony. I lost a daughter to fentanyl several years ago. One pill she thought was Xanax was contaminated with fentanyl. She was not a drug addict. A "friend" gave it to her because she was anxious about her job. An issue I have had always with this discussion is that all deaths are referred to as overdoses. There is no judgement here, but people are dying because of one pill, middle schoolers are dying because of one pill...people who use a number of drugs routinely who would never "overdose and die" on their respective drugs are dying because of one pill or hit or whatever...this should be considered an epidemic, a public health epidemic that should be given the full weight of government...cartels, China, the border....narcan in all schools, public education, there has to be a massive effort on all fronts...

Never did I think when I heard “Save Me” by Jellyroll on Facebook I’d seem him making real change. As a recovering heroin addict with almost 8 years clean I felt this man’s music. The longer I watched him and followed him I realized he’s a genuine soul. His wife is incredible, his team, his kids. This makes my heart so happy. I’ve been to a million concerts in my life. Every single time I’ve been to a jellyroll concert I genuinely cry like a baby. Congress needs to listen to this man. Fentanyl is killing my generation and the generation behind me. This fentanyl doesn’t compare to ANYTHING the world has seen. Something has to be done. When he says “Fentanyl will make the Sackler family look like saints”…that’s FACTS. If you’ve never been exposed or affected by this opioid crisis be grateful. This crisis goes way farther than most people could ever know. Jellyroll and Bunnie thank you for all you do. I pray something changes sooner than later. ❤❤

My little sister is on fentanyl I'm scared of losing her everyday. She even knows she has family and friends that care alot about her. I pray to the Creator every day she goes through with getting help. But how can you help a person who doesn't want to be helped.😢

I lost my little brother to fentanyl poisoning on January 16, 2018 (Laurel, DE). He was 25 years young! Rest in Peace Dakota Andrew Price!

Thank you Jerry Roll for being a living example of actual proof that one human being can change their life and destiny and help others so deep in addiction and the dark see some light ❤

That was one of the best openings that I have ever heard. Thank you Jelly!!!. Now let's see how the members react and if they ask him questions or just skip him because they don't want to know.

Everyday is a struggle for a recovering addict my daughter has been clean for 1 year and I know she struggles every day I am proud of her I thank God everyday she is here with us for another day jelly rolls speech touch my heart and I'm sure it will for other parents out there going through the same thing.

And ladies and gentlemen this is what walking in love looks like. Care and compassion for others and speaking up for them.

I got chills and started to cry all at the same time because we need more of this to show what it does and how badly it's affecting are community's

Thank you Jelly Roll! The amount of damage that stuff has done to me my family my friends is unimaginable. Good too see people with a platform actually using it for good

I am born and raised in antioch tn just like jelly says in his songs its hard to make it out at 31 i am still in this mindset everyday is a battle seeing and hearing how jason finally made it warms my cold cold soul he taught me about prayer been listening for 10 years since before waylon and willie Damn I am really in tears right now

I lost my mother in August 2023 to a fentanyl overdose. Jellyroll is a beacon of voice that needed to be heard. Its no lie we all know someone who has overdosed and or passed away to this crisis. Multiple things needs to change. And this is a teastament of what action can happen.

Deepest thank you to Jelly Roll. Your determination and talent in your music puts you in the spotlight and you are using it in the best way possible, to help others, we must all help spread this video.

Thank you Jelly Roll for speaking out! Millions of young people are dying every day in this country including my 22 year old nephew who died In December of 2022! The pain of losing a child is unbearable and this country needs to wake up, this should be top priority to stop these evil low lives you are killing our children. Our children are in danger! I pray dear Heavenly Father put a stop to this insanity! To everyone that has lost someone to fentanyl my condolences and I am so sorry for your loss, I know your pain and we will never recover we will only learn to cope, dear lord give us strength against this evil and devastation 🙏🙏🙏

This was truly emotional❤ Your a blessing for being in the position to be so impactful. Not only with your music but for getting people to connect on a personal level and getting a whole room to conversate like caring individuals. You have stepped into a position that took bravery and a courageous mind set to step up in that setting, share your personal experiences and impact those we need help from. If for some reason we can't get their help there has to be another way. You have a voice to build a foundation to start change. I commend you and am so proud to have you as our spokesmen! We need you and our children need a voice out there strong enough to impact the adults that have power to change generational drug cycles. We need a way to address and give tools to our youth to understand what this drug is doing. Stay safe, Strong and Healthy drink good water and clear your head every night before bed. You have to take care of and be there for you first to help us!

Thank you Jelly Roll!! I struggled with addiction, My Older sister is battling it now and it hurts me more seeing her go through it. You gave us a voice, and for that we cannot thank you enough..

This is someone we can look up to. He is shining his light and spreading his love! We should all be as bold as this man! Jellyroll we love you and your family!

Im so damn proud of you and Bunnie, too!!! They have truly come full circle! Theyve got their own personal and spiritual testimonies, and now their testimony on the hill!!! I just cant imagine whats going on in Jellys head - for him to look back at where he came from, all the obstacles hes faced and eventually overcame, to now being invited to be an active part in a congressional hearing on the hill! Wow, way to go, yall!

Jelly roll’s testimony was the most powerful speech ever spoken on the Senate floor. Every word needed to be said. In just 5 minutes he addressed every issue that our government avoids. And he did it in such a manner that no one could deny. The politics on this topic of addiction has hindered all solutions. He nailed it. To be proactive requires action. The senate needs to take it the top, instead of just talking about it. Humbling himself before the senate, giving them insight to the other side of the issue, the addict. He was right, no one considers them. God spoke through Jelly Roll. He gave him the words everyone in that room needed to hear. We all needed to hear what he said.

Jelly I'm lost for words you took them to church and to school all at the same time truly greatness 💯 🙏 you should be able to run this country I know people like us can't but you should ❤ much love keep up the greatness 💯

Lost my father in mid 2021 to Fentanyl, listed as an overdose, in which was an enormous surprise. He was found in a sleeping position in his bed, not found by a coroner until 11 in the evening, in which i still dont know how long he was deceased there. I live every day since with a broken heart missing him and everything he did for everyone. He was amazing and fentanyl stole him. 😢

This is exactly why I buy every album Jelly Roll puts out and wear his shirts, hoodies and letterman jackets at least a few times a week. Jelly Roll speaks for me and for so many others who have struggled with addictions or those of us who have loved ones who have struggled with or died from their addictions. ❤ We addicts just have a disease but once we recover- recovery looks different for each of us but we all hold one very powerful thing in common because once we find recovery we are the most powerful people capable of changing the entire world. We are smart, beautiful people who CAN & WILL bring about the changes we need in society. We are stronger than most and have been through the ringer and for once we feel heard. Thank you Jason. ❤

I continue to be so extremely impressed by Jason DeFord aka Jelly Roll. He is so intelligent, eloquent, and a true champion of the people! An absolute credit to himself, his family, and our country. What an extraordinary human being!!

Jelly Roll is making history. Musicians need to take heed and learn from his sacrifice. Jelly Roll took the steps forward and even shared a real personal tragedy with the world. I respect this Man, and i believe that he is a force unseen, and has yet to flourish into the leader he is destined to become. FENTANYL needs to be reckoned with and all the people who maliciously choose to produce and traffic this poisonous drug need to be dealt with as terrorists. They know they are causing death and terror amongst the people of our communities,and still deliberately continue to plan and maneuver their illicit drug trades. Jelly Roll, i have love for You Brother. I am also going to join You in the Cause against Fentanyl. Family First, Rise Up!

They could not have chosen a better person to speak on this. JellyRoll THANKYOU FROM THE DEEPEST PARTS OF MY SOUL for not just becoming successful and forgetting about the little people. But Instead choosing to use yourself and your platform to not just raise awareness but to go before the Only ones that can TRULY start the process of making things change. I can't imagine the courage it took to go in front of some of the most powerful people in our country and speak THE TRUTH. I love you and may God always surround you and your family with love light and protection. I will also be praying for your daughter's mother. I hope she will one day find the strength to let the habit go and be a part of her daughter's life in the most important ways. You're not just a man you are a beautiful soul, a rare gem in this world. God didn't bless you with your success just to be rich, he very clearly has an even bigger plan for you then just stardom. I've been clean for 5 years now and I shouldn't even be alive today with all the things my addiction put me through. You are not just a man that talks the talk, you walk the walk and you do it with your chest out and head high. Thankyou ❤

We do feel heard through to you jelly I use to be that person I struggle everyday from addiction it’s been 4 years from fentanyl coke and everything else I love you so much and support everything you have saved my life and so soothing to have people like us just being heard and taking any steps forward on this

Amazing! Thank you Jelly Roll. God keeps putting your videos in front of me for a reason. As someone that suffered for many years with heroin addiction it is such a blessing and a lesson to all of us to use our past for helping people . ❤❤

My big brother the other half of my soul died due to FENTANYL TOXICITY and I was the one to find him . I'm 36 years and I just want to thank Jelly Roll from the bottom of my heart. He gets it . God bless this man. I deal with a ridiculous case of ptsd bc of this this means the world to me ❤

TY Jelly Roll for this powerful perspective and testimony! 👏

I'm sober 782 days today and I pray I could find a job where I can stand up for change! To fight for the lives of addicts who aren't strong enough to fight for themselves! To be a voice and get thru to those who don't understand the struggle and be part of the solution! Hooray to those not giving up and working hard to make change! #fuckfentanyl #wedorecover

This is the one. Jelly Roll is living proof that no matter what you did in your past, you can turn it around for the better. He is now using his voice to speak up for those who no longer have one, and encouraging others to learn from his previous choices and not repeat them. It shows in his albums, songs, and his charity towards others.

JELLY ROLLS CONVICTIONS SHOULD BE EXPONGED! HE SHOULD BE ABLE TO BRING HIS SONGS AND VOICE TO THE WHOLE WORLD WITHOUT BOUNDARIES!

Good job jelly roll. I lost my niece September23 after being clean 6 yrs. She was even working as a drug counselor. She took a pill for a migraine that was laced with fentanyl.we miss her terribly

Iam so proud to see him there speaking His level of compassion does not come cheap !!!!

We also need to get these people addicted the help they need and want. They need us the most❤

Getting goosebumps and my eyes are starting to leak hearing him tell his story

Lost my sister to fentanyl last year. She left a son behind. This has to stop.

Thank you JELLY ROLL I appreciate you speaking for those who are not being heard!!! You speak for me Jelly Roll! Ive followed you since youve started your music, i love you!!! ❤️

This made me cry. He gets it and has more passion and knowledge and experiences than anyone else on that pannel that comes right from peoples homes and cities 😢

Jelly Roll I see so much of my nephew Zachary in you. He was in juvenile detention around 13. And has been in and out since then. My sisters death really affected him. And he has so much pain guilt shame inside of him. I pray every day that he finds his way and that he makes it another day. I absolutely love your story and everything you do to give back. May you and your family be blessed.

Thanks for having Jason deform aka jelly roll , speaking on behalf of myself was put on pain killer meds yrs ago, I have come a long way ,luckily I'm not dead! But now almost 60 I still feel horrible from effects of addiction! It's absolutely horrific, takes many yrs to feel some what normal 😕 😔 I used self discipline, but i will never feel right again

You definitely have a gift of words. Whether you're singing or speaking. Great job.

Praying for encouragement in these endeavors, to all involved.

Jelly, Always making me tear up. Much love n respect.

Love you jelly roll. Mad respect man!!!

Jellyroll is what this country needs. this man sings with power and honor and he speaks the same. this man knows far more than many may think, he speaks clearly and in a way that EVERYBODY knows what he is saying. He does not speak in politics, He does not speak in a way that only another politician knows, the man can connect and be understood by EVERYBODY. This man should be on the front line of the solution to the crisis in this country, I believe with him this country get overcome these issues

My heart truly aches, feeling the pain so many of us are experiencing. The losses we have suffered are beyond heartbreaking. May God Bless each and every one of you dealing with this unbearable pain 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼 And May God Bless our loved ones who left this earth too soon 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Jelly spoke brilliantly and with integrity. It was nice to see Tester and Daines from Montana show him respect. I have personally met Jason and heard his music first in 2003 when he was a teen. I think Mr. Jelly Roll should receive a full pardon like Merle Haggard for his dedication to charity and change.

Thanx jelly roll for speaking for all who can't.

Such a child of God. This is Redemption and you are redeemed. What an example of a real man. Soulful, but moreover, spirit-filled.❤❤

I've only heard a few songs by jelly roll and I liked them but I'll always be a heavy metal chick... and I want to say what a commendable speech that was! Great Job! More people with a platform like yours should do as you did and do!

this is an odd timeline we’re in

Jellyroll should be heard every where on this subject! Thank you for speaking for those of us who can’t!

What a man jelly roll is! The passion in his voice ❤❤❤

I lost my 22 yr old son.... this was a wonderful speech. Brought me to tears. Much love jelly roll❤

Honestly. As an American I am kind of tired each representative always getting a plug in to say “because of the other side of the aisle”. It’s as if every time they speak, it’s setting thd public up to choose a side. When really, we just want to hear the facts and their opinions on how we can correct issues. Sooooo much time gets wasted on unnecessary “issues”. So when an important issue comes up, why can’t they just have a conversation and come to a meeting of the minds. The blame game plugs are so annoying when a serious issue is on the table!

Thank you jelly roll. You are our voice of the voiceless. You are not just a dumb song writer. You are a hope of inspiration and your music saved my life. I was too afraid to try fetty cause of all the deaths I had witnessed from fetty overdoses. I'm glad that i haven't tried it yet cause you never know what tomorrow may bring. As of today I have almost 2 years clean. I met you at Dudley's tattoo shop in Columbus Ohio i think it was 2014-2015 you was living in your van still says that time. I loved all of your music from the begining. I knew that you would make something of your life and I'm proud to have been there since the begining. Thank you Jelly Roll for this because you understand and been there. Much love Jennifer.

Thank you Jelly for you and Bunny I am learning from both of you and I am 61 keep going we love you both very much for the love and acceptance and grace you are leading with. ❤️

Mr. Deford aka Jelly Roll knocked it out of the park!

Wow, jelly really showing up for his people in Washington as he does daily everywhere he goes! Thank you I pray you help make change for our future..

How it happened to me, Got in a car accident and was put on fentanyl and perks. I had to keep taking them for months and then I couldn’t stop taking them and people called me a “drug addict” and would tell me how it was “my choice to get addicted”. I got no sympathy from anyone and eventually in 2016 I commit suicide and somehow survived. Sometimes I still wish I didn’t tho, As a man there is nothing worse than knowing society perceives you as useless.

My finances little brother and his circle of friends recently died from Fentanyl overdose. It was a complete accident . The dealer went on to also sell to his friends and several of them died too. Entire communities, children and families ripped apart. Finally, a person using their platform to speak for the people.

Jelly’s story is so important.. and we are at a time we need to see congress do something for us more then ever

I am a recovering addict hearing them talk about the wieght of fentanyl thats so in accurate 2 grams of fentanyl is not alot to a user especially someone thats been dependent on opiates for a long time it also depends what kind form how much cut and etc. I changed my life and it was the hardest thing i ever did 🙏

GO JELLY ROLL ❤ I'M WITH YOU. I'M an Advocate for this as I lost my 21 year old Daughter from this 😢

Wow way to go jelly roll. I was so impressed with his words. The man carries power. God is holding you in his right hand sir

God Bless you Jelly Roll! Please leaders..... find a solution to this epidemic!

Thank you jelly roll hello from Kearney Nebraska AKA Midway USA literally halfway between the east coast and the West Coast

I’m always so impressed by how intelligent and articulate people are who came from struggled, disadvantaged circumstances. Note how well Jelly Roll writes, speaks and thinks among all those college educated, accomplished people. Respect.

I live in Florida. I'm 47 years old . I can name 50 friends from highschool that are dead from opioid related cause. I stopped going to funerals. Is absolutely insane.

The doctors had me an Oxsee cotton 120 mg a day with Xanax for 20 years last October 23 I quit cold turkey and I’m clean today

I’m so excited to see this.. hopefully we can get whatever we are doing here done. We can work together.. we are Americans first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As an addict myself who is now in active recovery since 2014, I wish this would have happened sooner. It could have saved millions of people. Friends, family, coworkers, anybody you walk pass on the street. All of these people are in need of help. If there was something that pushed me to get help, it was the law and empathy and the caring people around me that supported me through it all. The biggest reason was for my children. I seen people I knew dying daily...DAILY! I did not want my children to see their mother last at my funeral. I wish I could help with this honestly. I would do anything to get people clean and break the chains of addiction. Thank you all for reading and thank you for your efforts!

I lost my mom in 2020 with a 2 month old then in 2021 I lost my dad with a 3 month old and in 2022 I lost my sister. It was so much on her after we lost them that she was found face down in the tub. She passed from this exact thing! An OD affects everyone many years in the future. I felt like I lost my future and memories my kids will never have. ❤ I have everything to look forward to for my future. I miss my family everyday. However I can't leave my 4, 3 and our new Baby we have coming this Oct ❤ I'm 40 and I'm thankful to be an older mom even if I have no one to help me with the support I need. I struggle daily with the depression and want to use but I keep telling myself who would my children have if I left them? I have no one but them and they don't know how they have saved me. ❤ You JR ❤

❤hugs to everyone whose lost someone

when the guy mentioned following money and data all the politicians looked personally insulted 😂

Love this man. Speaking the raw truth. We all know someone or are the one affected by addiction. 1019 days free from alcohol- although drugs weren’t my issue I know many people who suffer from it - and family. It’s time we take it seriously.

Thank you jelly Roll for speaking up. I love you! Yor storey, your recovery, your songs that touch us more than you may ever know. Thank you because I lost my son to fentanyl!

My man Jelly.. Continue to be great