Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2018

Bill 115 hr 5762, also known as the Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2018, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the ongoing opioid crisis in the country. The bill proposes the creation of a joint task force comprised of various federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, to collaborate in combating the trafficking of opioids.

The task force would be responsible for coordinating efforts to identify and dismantle drug trafficking organizations that are responsible for the distribution of opioids, as well as working to prevent the flow of illicit drugs into the United States. The bill also calls for increased cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to more effectively combat the opioid epidemic.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the task force to provide training and resources to law enforcement agencies, as well as to support efforts to increase public awareness about the dangers of opioid abuse. The goal of the Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2018 is to address the root causes of the opioid crisis and to prevent further harm to individuals and communities affected by opioid addiction.