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Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:54 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 801
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States.
Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that introduction of certain controlled substances (e.g., opiates, stimulants, or fentanyl-related substances) from that country poses a risk to public health. HHS must consult with the Department of Justice in making the determination.
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Current Status of Bill HR 801
Bill HR 801 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill HR 801 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023. Bill HR 801's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 36. as of May 11, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 801
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 801
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Customs enforcement
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Trade restrictions
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 801
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for suspension of entries and imports from designated countries to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and import into the United States of certain controlled substances.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 801
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