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Fentanyl Prevention Act: Assessing Cartels to Combat Drug Trafficking.

This new act mandates the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct a detailed assessment of the Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels. The goal is to better understand their operations, including fentanyl production and smuggling into the U.S., to enhance efforts in combating drug trafficking and protecting public health. This information will aid in developing more effective security strategies.
Key points
Requires the CIA to submit an intelligence assessment on the Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels within 90 days.
The assessment must detail cartel structures, drug smuggling routes, and synthetic drug production methods.
It will also cover how cartels tailor fentanyl products to attract more users, including unwitting ones.
The act aims to strengthen counternarcotics efforts and enhance citizen safety through improved threat understanding.
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Print number: 118_HR_6767
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2023-12-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Transnational Fentanyl Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6767.

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 2023-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the CIA to submit an intelligence assessment on the Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels within 90 days.
  • The assessment must detail cartel structures, drug smuggling routes, and synthetic drug production methods.
  • It will also cover how cartels tailor fentanyl products to attract more users, including unwitting ones.
  • The act aims to strengthen counternarcotics efforts and enhance citizen safety through improved threat understanding.
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. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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