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Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2947
Bill 118 hr 2947, also known as the Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to hold accountable those who are involved in the production and distribution of illicit fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that has been responsible for a significant number of overdose deaths in the United States.
The bill aims to target individuals and organizations that are responsible for the manufacturing, trafficking, or distribution of illicit fentanyl by allowing the US government to take legal action against them. This includes imposing penalties such as fines, imprisonment, and asset forfeiture.
Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to better combat the illicit fentanyl trade. This includes providing resources and support to these agencies to help them identify and prosecute those involved in the production and distribution of fentanyl. Overall, the Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address the growing crisis of opioid overdose deaths in the United States by targeting those who are responsible for the production and distribution of illicit fentanyl.
The bill aims to target individuals and organizations that are responsible for the manufacturing, trafficking, or distribution of illicit fentanyl by allowing the US government to take legal action against them. This includes imposing penalties such as fines, imprisonment, and asset forfeiture.
Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to better combat the illicit fentanyl trade. This includes providing resources and support to these agencies to help them identify and prosecute those involved in the production and distribution of fentanyl. Overall, the Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address the growing crisis of opioid overdose deaths in the United States by targeting those who are responsible for the production and distribution of illicit fentanyl.
Congressional Summary of HR 2947
Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023
This bill allows foreign states to be sued in a U.S. court for physical injury to a person or property or death occurring in the United States as a result of fentanyl trafficking. (Typically, a foreign state is immune from lawsuits filed against it in a U.S. court.)
Specifically, a foreign state is not immune from a lawsuit seeking damages for (1) an act of fentanyl trafficking in or into the United States, or (2) a tortious act or acts regardless where the tortious act or acts occurred.
If the United States is in discussions with a foreign state that is seeking to resolve claims related to fentanyl trafficking or tortious acts, the Department of Justice may intervene and seek a stay in a case filed under this bill involving the foreign state.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2947
Bill HR 2947 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill HR 2947 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2023. Bill HR 2947's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2947
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2947
Primary Policy Focus
LawPotential Impact Areas
- Civil actions and liability
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2947
Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023
Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023
To deter the trafficking of illicit fentanyl, provide justice for victims, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2947
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