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To direct the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive study assessing the Chinese Communist Party's role in the distribution of fentanyl in the United States.

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3598

Bill 118 hr 3598, titled "To direct the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive study assessing the Chinese Communist Party's role in the distribution of fentanyl in the United States," aims to investigate the involvement of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the distribution of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid responsible for a significant portion of drug-related deaths in the United States.

The bill directs the Secretary of State to conduct a thorough study to assess the extent to which the CCP is involved in the production, distribution, and trafficking of fentanyl into the United States. The study will also examine the impact of the CCP's actions on public health and national security in the US.

The bill highlights the importance of understanding the role of the CCP in the fentanyl crisis, as China is known to be a major source of illicit fentanyl and its precursor chemicals. By conducting this study, policymakers hope to gain a better understanding of the CCP's involvement in the fentanyl trade and develop strategies to combat the flow of these dangerous drugs into the US. Overall, Bill 118 hr 3598 seeks to shed light on the CCP's role in the distribution of fentanyl in the United States and provide valuable insights for policymakers to address this pressing public health and national security issue.

Current Status of Bill HR 3598

Bill HR 3598 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2023. Bill HR 3598 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2023.  Bill HR 3598's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2953-2955) as of June 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3598

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3598

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3598

To direct the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive study assessing the Chinese Communist Party's role in the distribution of fentanyl in the United States.
To direct the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive study assessing the Chinese Communist Party's role in the distribution of fentanyl in the United States.

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