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To require the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to counter fentanyl trafficking in the United States, and for other purposes.
12/20/2023, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3359
Bill 118 hr 3359, also known as the Fentanyl Trafficking Strategy Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the growing issue of fentanyl trafficking in the United States. The bill specifically requires the Secretary of Defense to develop a comprehensive strategy to counter the trafficking of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that has been linked to a significant increase in overdose deaths in recent years.
The strategy outlined in the bill would involve coordination between various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, to combat the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The goal of the strategy is to disrupt the supply chain of fentanyl and prevent it from reaching communities across the country.
In addition to developing a strategy to counter fentanyl trafficking, the bill also includes provisions for enhancing information sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as increasing resources for training and technical assistance to help combat the opioid crisis. Overall, the Fentanyl Trafficking Strategy Act is aimed at addressing the growing threat of fentanyl trafficking in the United States and implementing measures to prevent the further spread of this deadly drug.
The strategy outlined in the bill would involve coordination between various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, to combat the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The goal of the strategy is to disrupt the supply chain of fentanyl and prevent it from reaching communities across the country.
In addition to developing a strategy to counter fentanyl trafficking, the bill also includes provisions for enhancing information sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as increasing resources for training and technical assistance to help combat the opioid crisis. Overall, the Fentanyl Trafficking Strategy Act is aimed at addressing the growing threat of fentanyl trafficking in the United States and implementing measures to prevent the further spread of this deadly drug.
Congressional Summary of HR 3359
Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop and submit a strategy to use existing authorities to target, disrupt, or degrade threats to national security that are caused or exacerbated by fentanyl trafficking. The strategy must be submitted in an unclassified form, but it may include a classified index.
Additionally, DOD must seek to enhance cooperation with defense officials of Mexico to target, disrupt, and degrade transnational criminal organizations within Mexico that traffic fentanyl.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3359
Bill HR 3359 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill HR 3359 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 16, 2023. Bill HR 3359's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 16, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3359
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3359
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3359
To require the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to counter fentanyl trafficking in the United States, and for other purposes.
Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2023
To require the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to counter fentanyl trafficking in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3359
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