Bill > HR3078

This bill amends the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to lead a collaborative research and development program focused on creating new technologies for detecting fentanyl vapor or particles. Specifically, the Secretary will work in coordination with the Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Postmaster General to develop and test novel detection technologies that can be used in four key areas: screening mail, conducting searches at prisons, monitoring United States borders, and addressing other related screening scenarios. The bill involves technical amendments to the existing law, including renumbering existing sections and adding a new section (Section 317) that outlines the specific research and development mandate. The primary goal is to support rapid and effective screening for fentanyl, which is a highly potent and dangerous synthetic opioid, by developing advanced detection technologies that can help prevent its illegal transportation and distribution.