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Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings: New Powers for Public Health Protection

This act grants the Secretary of Health and Human Services new authority to temporarily suspend the entry of persons or property from countries with a substantial illicit drug smuggling threat, such as fentanyl. This aims to protect public health in the United States. Citizens might experience stricter border controls if a drug threat is identified.
Key points
The Secretary of Health can prohibit the entry of persons and property from countries with significant drug smuggling if it poses a public health danger.
The goal is to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs, like fentanyl, into the United States.
Decisions on prohibitions will be based on threat assessment and can last for the necessary period.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3959
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Process start date: 2022-03-30