Securing US Borders Against Fentanyl: New Technologies and Reports.
This act aims to enhance citizen safety by strengthening US border controls to detect and stop illegal fentanyl. It involves investing in new technologies and improving data collection, which should reduce the availability of this dangerous substance in the country. As a result, citizens may experience improved public safety and health.
Key points
Introduction of new technologies to detect fentanyl and its precursors at borders, including in counterfeit pills.
Establishment of a program to collect data and measure the effectiveness of current drug interdiction methods.
Requirement for regular reports to Congress on the effectiveness of technologies and strategies, including cost-benefit analyses.
Improvement of the drug control strategy evaluation system, including at borders, to better tailor actions to regional specifics.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5052
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2022-09-29