A bill to establish the Joint Task Force to Counter the Illicit Synthetic Narcotics.

3/12/2025, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 938

Bill 119 s 938, also known as the Joint Task Force to Counter the Illicit Synthetic Narcotics Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a task force specifically focused on combating the production and distribution of synthetic narcotics.

The task force, known as the Joint Task Force to Counter the Illicit Synthetic Narcotics, would be comprised of members from various federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The task force would be responsible for coordinating efforts to identify and disrupt the supply chain of synthetic narcotics, as well as working to prevent the spread of these dangerous substances.

The bill outlines specific duties for the task force, including conducting investigations, sharing intelligence with other law enforcement agencies, and developing strategies to combat the production and distribution of synthetic narcotics. Additionally, the task force would be required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing their activities and progress in combating synthetic narcotics. Overall, Bill 119 s 938 aims to address the growing threat of synthetic narcotics in the United States by establishing a dedicated task force to coordinate efforts to combat these dangerous substances. If passed, this legislation could play a crucial role in protecting communities from the harmful effects of synthetic narcotics.

Current Status of Bill S 938

Bill S 938 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill S 938 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2025.  Bill S 938's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 938

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 938

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 938

A bill to establish the Joint Task Force to Counter the Illicit Synthetic Narcotics.A bill to establish the Joint Task Force to Counter the Illicit Synthetic Narcotics.
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