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This bill, known as the STOP Act 2.0, introduces several key provisions aimed at combating mail fraud and improving international mail shipment security. First, it increases criminal penalties for individuals who knowingly misrepresent the country of origin in international mail shipments, allowing for fines and up to 5 years in prison, and enables the Department of Homeland Security to seize and forfeit such shipments. The bill terminates the current authority to exclude countries from the requirement to provide advance electronic information for 100% of mail shipments within 5 years. It mandates an annual report from the Secretary of Homeland Security detailing compliance with electronic information transmission requirements, including assessments of information quality, search results, and progress in achieving shipment information transmission. Additionally, the bill encourages public-private partnerships to develop technology for identifying the origin of narcotics, enables international information sharing about illicit shipping practices, requires training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in detecting synthetic opioids, and mandates a comprehensive evaluation of the original STOP Act's implementation by the Comptroller General. The overall goal is to enhance national security by improving the tracking and interdiction of potentially dangerous international mail shipments.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2725/all-info