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This bill aims to combat the production and trafficking of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals originating from China by expanding sanctions and governmental oversight. The bill first expresses Congress's expectation that the Chinese government should collaborate with the United States to identify unregulated chemicals, improve shipment labeling, implement customer verification procedures, and establish stricter rules to prevent precursor chemical trafficking. It amends the existing Fentanyl Sanctions Act to broaden the definition of "foreign opioid trafficker" to include Chinese entities and officials who produce, distribute, or knowingly facilitate opioid trafficking, and who fail to take credible steps to prevent such activities. The bill also extends the period for identifying foreign opioid traffickers from 5 to 10 years. Additionally, it modifies the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to require periodic evaluations of emergency actions related to international drug trafficking, mandating that the President provide annual reports to congressional committees assessing the effectiveness of these actions, considering stakeholder views, and discussing potential improvements. The bill specifically targets Chinese governmental bodies and officials involved in the fentanyl supply chain while ensuring that sanctions do not prohibit the importation of goods. Ultimately, the legislation seeks to hold China accountable for its role in the global opioid crisis and create more robust mechanisms for combating synthetic opioid production and distribution.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/747/all-info