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Fighting Online Drug Trade: New Tools for Law Enforcement

This act aims to combat the illegal trade of opioids and other prohibited goods online, especially on the dark web. It introduces new penalties for such activities and establishes a special task force to enhance citizen safety and hinder anonymous criminal operations online.
Key points
Introduces new penalties for selling and distributing opioids via the dark web, aiming to deter criminals.
Establishes a special task force (Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Task Force) within the FBI to pursue criminals on the dark web.
Increases cooperation among various government and international agencies in combating illegal online trade.
Requires reporting on the use of virtual currencies in illegal drug trade, which aims to help track criminal financial flows.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3782
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2022-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3782.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduces new penalties for selling and distributing opioids via the dark web, aiming to deter criminals.
  • Establishes a special task force (Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Task Force) within the FBI to pursue criminals on the dark web.
  • Increases cooperation among various government and international agencies in combating illegal online trade.
  • Requires reporting on the use of virtual currencies in illegal drug trade, which aims to help track criminal financial flows.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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