Securing America’s Borders Against Fentanyl Act

Senate Bill 5052 - Securing America’s Borders Against Fentanyl Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T10:04:58Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 5052 Securing America’s Borders Against Fentanyl Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 10:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5052

Securing America's Borders Against Fentanyl Act

This bill requires research and reports on technology to address illicit drug trafficking.

For example, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must develop a program to measure the effectiveness of technologies and strategies used by federal agencies to address the illicit trafficking of fentanyl and its precursors into the United States. Under the program, DHS must periodically report to Congress an analysis of technologies used in drug interdiction. The Government Accountability Office must periodically report to Congress on recommendations for improving the data collected and metrics used under the program.

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Current Status of Bill S 5052

Bill S 5052 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2022. Bill S 5052 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 29, 2022. Bill S 5052's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of September 29, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5052

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5052

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5052

Securing America’s Borders Against Fentanyl Act

A bill to require reports, evaluations, and research by the Department of Homeland Security regarding drug interdiction along the border, and for other purposes.