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US S2864

US S2864
Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2018


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Introduced
05/16/2018
In Committee
05/16/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2018 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a joint task force to enhance DHS border security operations to detect, interdict, and prevent narcotics, such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, from entering the United States. The task force may coordinate with the private sector and with other federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, or international task forces and entities. DHS shall determine whether to establish the task force and notify Congress of its determination within 90 days.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a joint task force to enhance DHS border security operations and detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics, such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, from entering the United States. The task force may coordinate with the private sector and with other federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, or international task forces and entities. DHS must determine whether to establish the task force and notify Congress within 90 days. If established, DHS must include certain reporting requirements in its existing reports to Congress, such as a gap analysis of funding, personnel, and resources needed, as well as a description of collaboration with other task forces.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 05/16/2018)

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