FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1171.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2023-02-24.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Imposes financial and visa sanctions on key Chinese officials responsible for the flow of fentanyl precursors.
- Allows families of fentanyl victims originating from China to seek compensation from Chinese authorities in U.S. courts.
- The U.S. President can waive sanctions if China takes effective measures to stop fentanyl precursor exports and overdose deaths decrease by 98%.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.
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.