Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023

Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023

This bill allows foreign states to be sued in a U.S. court for physical injury to a person or property or death occurring in the United States as a result of fentanyl trafficking. (Typically, a foreign state is immune from lawsuits filed against it in a U.S. court.)

Specifically, a foreign state is not immune from a lawsuit seeking damages for (1) an act of fentanyl trafficking in or into the United States, or (2) a tortious act or acts regardless where the tortious act or acts occurred.

If the United States is in discussions with a foreign state that is seeking to resolve claims related to fentanyl trafficking or tortious acts, the Department of Justice may intervene and seek a stay in a case filed under this bill involving the foreign state.

Bill 118 hr 2947, also known as the Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to hold accountable those who are involved in the production and distribution of illicit fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that has been responsible for a significant number of overdose deaths in the United States.

The bill aims to target individuals and organizations that are responsible for the manufacturing, trafficking, or distribution of illicit fentanyl by allowing the US government to take legal action against them. This includes imposing penalties such as fines, imprisonment, and asset forfeiture.

Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to better combat the illicit fentanyl trade. This includes providing resources and support to these agencies to help them identify and prosecute those involved in the production and distribution of fentanyl. Overall, the Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address the growing crisis of opioid overdose deaths in the United States by targeting those who are responsible for the production and distribution of illicit fentanyl.