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Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act
3/14/2024, 11:01 AM
Summary of Bill S 2982
Bill 118 s 2982, also known as the Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of fentanyl being sold online. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is responsible for a significant number of overdose deaths in the United States.
The bill seeks to combat the illegal sale of fentanyl on the internet by requiring online marketplaces and other websites that facilitate the sale of goods or services to verify the identity of high-volume sellers. This is intended to prevent individuals from anonymously selling fentanyl and other dangerous drugs online.
Additionally, the Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act would require online marketplaces to report suspicious sales of fentanyl to law enforcement authorities. This would help to ensure that illegal sales of fentanyl are quickly identified and addressed. Overall, the bill aims to increase oversight of online sales of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs in order to protect public health and safety. It is an important step in the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in the United States.
The bill seeks to combat the illegal sale of fentanyl on the internet by requiring online marketplaces and other websites that facilitate the sale of goods or services to verify the identity of high-volume sellers. This is intended to prevent individuals from anonymously selling fentanyl and other dangerous drugs online.
Additionally, the Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act would require online marketplaces to report suspicious sales of fentanyl to law enforcement authorities. This would help to ensure that illegal sales of fentanyl are quickly identified and addressed. Overall, the bill aims to increase oversight of online sales of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs in order to protect public health and safety. It is an important step in the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 2982
Bill S 2982 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill S 2982 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2023. Bill S 2982's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2982
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2982
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Government studies and investigations
- Intergovernmental relations
- Internet, web applications, social media
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2982
Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act
Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act
A bill to require a GAO study on the sale of illicit drugs online, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2982
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