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Stop Fentanyl: New Border Control Powers for Public Health Protection.

This act grants the Secretary of Health and Human Services new powers to temporarily suspend the entry of persons or property from countries with substantial illicit drug smuggling, such as fentanyl. The aim is to protect public health in the United States. Citizens might experience changes in entry procedures from certain countries if they are deemed a source of threat.
Key points
Introduces the power to suspend the right of entry for persons and property from countries involved in illicit drug smuggling.
The goal is to protect public health from the threat of drug introduction into the U.S.
Suspension decisions will be made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services based on threat assessment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7359
Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]
Process start date: 2022-04-01