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New center to combat import of synthetic drugs, including fentanyl.

This act establishes a new center within the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to track and halt the flow of synthetic drugs, especially fentanyl. Its goal is to enhance public safety by reducing the availability of illegal substances, which can impact citizens' health and lives. The center will coordinate efforts across multiple agencies to more effectively combat drug trafficking.
Key points
A National Center to Stop the Import of Illicit Synthetic Drugs is established within the DEA.
The Center will be the primary organization for analyzing, tracking, and halting the movement of synthetic drugs domestically and internationally.
It will coordinate efforts of various government agencies to more effectively dismantle synthetic drug trade networks.
The Director of the Center will serve as the principal advisor to the President on the synthetic drug trade.
The Center is set to operate for five years, with a possible two-year extension.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2616
Sponsor: Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
Process start date: 2023-04-13