CBW Fentanyl Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-06T01:08:16Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 63 CBW Fentanyl Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/6/2025, 1:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 63

Bill 119 s 63, also known as the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991. The main purpose of this bill is to impose sanctions on foreign countries that engage in acts related to chemical or biological programs that cause harm or injury to other foreign countries.

The bill seeks to strengthen the existing law by expanding the scope of sanctions that can be imposed on countries that violate the prohibition on the use of chemical and biological weapons. These sanctions may include economic measures, diplomatic actions, and other penalties deemed appropriate by the US government.

The goal of this legislation is to deter countries from developing, producing, or using chemical or biological weapons by imposing consequences for such actions. By holding countries accountable for their actions in this area, the bill aims to promote international peace and security. In addition to imposing sanctions, the bill also includes provisions for reporting requirements and oversight mechanisms to ensure that the sanctions are implemented effectively and in accordance with the law. Overall, Bill 119 s 63 is designed to strengthen the US government's ability to respond to acts concerning chemical or biological programs that pose a threat to other countries, and to uphold the principles of non-proliferation and disarmament in the international community.

Congressional Summary of S 63

Countering Beijing’s Weaponization of Fentanyl Act or the CBW Fentanyl Act

This bill establishes escalating sanctions to be applied to a foreign country when certain individuals associated with its government cause harm to another country through actions related to a program to produce, develop, or distribute chemical or biological weapons or specified molecules related to fentanyl production.

Specifically, if the President determines that an official, employee, or agent of a foreign governmental entity (including a foreign government or an entity receiving significant material support from a foreign government) acts in a manner that the individual knew, or should have known, would harm another country through actions related to such a program, then the President must impose initial sanctions.

Initial sanctions include prohibiting the procurement of goods or services from persons operating in that country's chemical or biological sectors.

If the foreign governmental entity does not take corrective actions, the President must impose additional sanctions, which may include terminating certain foreign assistance to the country.

If corrective actions are still not taken, the President must prohibit transactions that (1) are subject to U.S. jurisdiction; (2) involve a financial interest of the sanctioned country; and (3) are in foreign commerce or are financial institution transfers or payments.

Within five years of enactment, the President may temporarily waive sanctions for vital national security interests. The President must terminate sanctions when certain conditions are met, including that the sanctionable conduct has been addressed.

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Current Status of Bill S 63

Bill S 63 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill S 63 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 9, 2025. Bill S 63's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 9, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 63

A bill to amend the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 to impose sanctions on foreign countries in response to acts concerning chemical or biological programs that cause injury to other foreign countries, and for other purposes.

Comments

Damir Braswell

645

1 year ago

This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up. How will it affect me?

Harlem Crabtree

708

1 year ago

I'm not really sure about this bill, but it seems like it could have some serious consequences for foreign countries involved in chemical or biological programs. I'm not sure how it will impact me personally, but it's definitely something to keep an eye on.