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This bill addresses the growing threat of nitazenes, a potent class of synthetic opioids first synthesized in the 1950s that are even more powerful than fentanyl, by proposing a comprehensive strategy to combat their production and trafficking, with a specific focus on China's role. The bill requires the Secretary of State and Attorney General to submit a report within 120 days detailing China's involvement in producing opioid precursors, outlining a plan to work with China to reduce production, and developing a strategy to collaborate with European allies to prevent nitazene trafficking. It amends the existing Fentanyl Sanctions Act to explicitly include nitazenes and expands the definition of "foreign opioid traffickers" to include Chinese entities and officials who produce, distribute, or knowingly facilitate the trafficking of these synthetic opioids. The bill also grants the President the authority to impose sanctions on foreign governments, agencies, or financial institutions that materially contribute to opioid trafficking, support synthetic opioid precursor industries, or assist in precursor transport. Additionally, the legislation extends the Fentanyl Sanctions Act from 5 to 10 years, demonstrating a long-term commitment to addressing this emerging public health and international security challenge.

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