Summary of Bill HRES 830
Bill 118 HRES 830, titled "Condemning the Chinese Communist Party for its role in the fentanyl crisis and urging the Biden administration to take certain actions to combat the flow of fentanyl precursors from China to North America," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to address the issue of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that has been responsible for a significant number of overdose deaths in the United States.
The resolution specifically condemns the Chinese Communist Party for its role in the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the fact that China is a major source of fentanyl and its precursors that are trafficked into North America. It calls on the Biden administration to take action to combat the flow of these dangerous substances, including increasing cooperation with Chinese authorities to crack down on fentanyl production and trafficking.
The resolution also emphasizes the need for increased efforts to address the root causes of the fentanyl crisis, such as addiction and mental health issues. It calls for increased funding for addiction treatment and prevention programs, as well as for law enforcement efforts to disrupt fentanyl trafficking networks.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 830 is a bipartisan effort to address the fentanyl crisis by condemning the Chinese Communist Party for its role in the problem and urging the Biden administration to take specific actions to combat the flow of fentanyl precursors from China to North America.
Congressional Summary of HRES 830
This resolution condemns China for its role in the fentanyl crisis. Specifically, China is condemned for its inaction in holding the Chinese producers of fentanyl precursors accountable.
The resolution also calls on the Biden Administration to (1) impose sanctions on Chinese officials, entities, and individuals with ties to fentanyl precursor production or trafficking; (2) designate Chinese financial institutions involved in evading U.S. sanctions; and (3) develop a plan to counter the shipment of fentanyl precursors and add China to the list of Major Drug Producing Countries.