Bill > HR5713

This bill, titled the Homeland Security Fentanyl Enforcement Act, aims to empower Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a unit within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to perform certain drug enforcement functions under the Controlled Substances Act. Specifically, it grants special agents from HSI and designated state, tribal, and local law enforcement officers the same powers and authorities as drug enforcement agents for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act. The bill also requires a review and report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the deconfliction policies and practices between the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and HSI regarding drug investigations, and it directs the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to take necessary actions to ensure compliance with such policies and practices. The bill clarifies that it does not affect the authorities of the DEA.