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US S4315

US S4315
PANIC Act of 2022 Protecting America from Narcotics and Illicit Chemicals Act of 2022


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Introduced
05/26/2022
In Committee
05/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To address the foreign production of precursor chemicals that are used for the illicit production of narcotics and psychotropic drugs and other controlled substances, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protecting America from Narcotics and Illicit Chemicals Act of 2022 (PANIC Act of 2022), aims to address the foreign production of precursor chemicals used for the illicit production of narcotics, psychotropic drugs, and other controlled substances that significantly affect the United States. The key provision amends the definition of "major illicit drug-producing country" in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include countries that are a direct source of covered synthetic drugs, psychotropic drugs, or other controlled substances, including precursor chemicals used in the production of such drugs and substances.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2754) (on 05/26/2022)

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