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Introduced
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
In Committee
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to officially classify illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) under Title XIX of the Homeland Security Act of 2002. By treating fentanyl as a WMD, the bill aims to elevate the federal government's approach to combating the dangerous synthetic opioid, which has been responsible for a significant number of overdose deaths in the United States. The classification would likely enable more aggressive federal interventions, potentially allowing DHS to apply WMD-related protocols, resources, and strategies to address the illicit fentanyl crisis. The bill is short and straightforward, focusing on changing the legal categorization of fentanyl to underscore its serious threat to public health and national security.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Lauren Boebert (R)*,
Tim Burchett (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. (on 01/03/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/128/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr128/BILLS-119hr128ih.pdf |
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