Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act
117-HR-7359117th CongressIntroduced Apr 1, 2022Health
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor
Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4](R-TN-4)50 cosponsors
Summary
Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States.
Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that the existence of substantial illicit drug smuggling from that country poses a risk to public health.
Subjects
Border security and unlawful immigrationDrug trafficking and controlled substancesTrade restrictions
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 4, 2022House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 1, 2022House floor actions
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2022Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2022Library of Congress