Marc Fischer Memorial Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill 119 hr 1046, also known as the "Interdict Act," aims to address the issue of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs being sent through the mail to Federal correctional facilities. The bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to develop and implement a strategy to intercept these dangerous substances before they reach inmates.

The strategy outlined in the bill will focus on improving screening and detection methods for incoming mail, as well as increasing coordination between the Bureau of Prisons and other relevant agencies. This includes working with the United States Postal Service and other law enforcement agencies to identify and intercept packages containing fentanyl and other synthetic drugs.

The goal of the Interdict Act is to prevent these dangerous substances from entering correctional facilities, where they can pose a serious risk to both inmates and staff. By implementing a comprehensive strategy to interdict fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in the mail, the bill aims to improve the safety and security of Federal correctional facilities. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1046 seeks to address a pressing issue and protect the well-being of those within the Federal correctional system by implementing proactive measures to prevent the influx of dangerous synthetic drugs.