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Fentanyl Fight: New Sanctions and Measures Against Drug Trafficking

This act aims to combat illicit fentanyl trafficking and its precursors by imposing sanctions on criminal organizations. It introduces new tools to track financial flows related to drugs, enhancing public safety and reducing overdose deaths. Citizens may indirectly benefit from reduced availability of dangerous substances.
Key points
Imposing financial sanctions on foreign individuals and criminal organizations involved in fentanyl trafficking.
Facilitating the forfeiture of assets belonging to criminal organizations engaged in fentanyl trafficking.
Extending the statute of limitations for sanctions violations to eight years, increasing the likelihood of prosecuting offenders.
Strengthening anti-money laundering efforts related to fentanyl trafficking, including monitoring financial transactions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3333
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Process start date: 2023-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FEND Off Fentanyl Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3333.

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 2023-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposing financial sanctions on foreign individuals and criminal organizations involved in fentanyl trafficking.
  • Facilitating the forfeiture of assets belonging to criminal organizations engaged in fentanyl trafficking.
  • Extending the statute of limitations for sanctions violations to eight years, increasing the likelihood of prosecuting offenders.
  • Strengthening anti-money laundering efforts related to fentanyl trafficking, including monitoring financial transactions.
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 Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10].

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 2025-12-25.

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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