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To amend the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to coordinate with certain Federal officials to conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation of novel technologies to detect fentanyl vapor or particles in support of rapid screening of the mails, at prisons, at United States borders, and in other related use cases, and for other purposes.

5/22/2025, 3:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3078

This bill, known as H.R. 3078 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act to require the Secretary of Energy to collaborate with specific federal officials in researching, developing, and testing innovative technologies for detecting fentanyl vapor or particles. The focus is on facilitating swift mail screening, enhancing security in prisons, securing U.S. borders, and addressing other related applications.

Current Status of Bill HR 3078

Bill HR 3078 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2025. Bill HR 3078 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2025.  Bill HR 3078's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of April 29, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3078

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3078

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3078

To amend the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to coordinate with certain Federal officials to conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation of novel technologies to detect fentanyl vapor or particles in support of rapid screening of the mails, at prisons, at United States borders, and in other related use cases, and for other purposes.
To amend the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to coordinate with certain Federal officials to conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation of novel technologies to detect fentanyl vapor or particles in support of rapid screening of the mails, at prisons, at United States borders, and in other related use cases, and for other purposes.

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