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Introduced
09/29/2022
09/29/2022
In Committee
09/29/2022
09/29/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require reports, evaluations, and research by the Depart- ment of Homeland Security regarding drug interdiction along the border, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Securing America's Borders Against Fentanyl Act, aims to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to detect and interdict illicit fentanyl and its precursors at and between ports of entry. The key provisions include: 1) requiring DHS to research additional technological solutions to target and detect fentanyl, including in counterfeit pills; 2) establishing a data collection program to measure the effectiveness of technologies and strategies used by DHS and other federal agencies in detecting and addressing fentanyl trafficking; 3) requiring DHS to submit biennial reports analyzing the effectiveness of technologies deployed at and between ports of entry; and 4) amending the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act to require the development of performance measures and targets for supplemental border counternarcotics strategies, including evaluating interdiction efforts and technology.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 09/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/5052/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s5052/BILLS-117s5052is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s5052/BILLS-117s5052is.pdf.pdf |
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