Dark Web Interdiction Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:58:33Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3587 Dark Web Interdiction Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3587

Bill 118 hr 3587, also known as the Dark Web Interdiction Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of combating illegal activities on the dark web. The dark web is a part of the internet that is not indexed by traditional search engines and is often used for illegal activities such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, and the sale of stolen goods.

The Dark Web Interdiction Act seeks to address these issues by providing law enforcement agencies with additional tools and resources to identify and prosecute individuals engaged in criminal activities on the dark web. The bill includes provisions for increased funding for law enforcement agencies to conduct investigations on the dark web, as well as enhanced penalties for individuals found guilty of committing crimes on the dark web.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to better coordinate efforts to combat illegal activities on the dark web. This includes the establishment of a task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting individuals involved in criminal activities on the dark web. Overall, the Dark Web Interdiction Act aims to strengthen law enforcement's ability to combat illegal activities on the dark web and protect the public from the dangers posed by individuals operating in the shadows of the internet.

Congressional Summary of HR 3587

Dark Web Interdiction Act

This bill establishes enhanced criminal penalties for distributing controlled substances via the dark web. It also establishes other programs and requirements to address the use of the dark web for illicit drug activities. (Dark web means the portions of the internet with hidden sites and services that (1) are not generally searchable, and (2) can only be accessed with specialized devices or services that conceal the identities and locations of users.)

Specifically, the bill provides an enhanced criminal penalty for delivering, distributing, or dispensing controlled substances via the dark web.

The bill also provides statutory authority for the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Task Force, which supports the investigation and prosecution of drug offenses committed via the dark web domestically and internationally. In addition, the Department of Justice must report on how and to what extent virtual currencies are used for opioid distribution via the dark web.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3587

Bill HR 3587 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2023. Bill HR 3587 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2023. Bill HR 3587's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, 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 22, 2023