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Suspension of Entries and Imports for Public Health and Controlled Substances.

This act grants the Secretary of Health the authority to suspend the entry of persons and property from countries posing a serious danger of introducing communicable diseases or certain controlled substances. This aims to protect public health in the United States, potentially impacting international travel and the availability of some foreign products.
Key points
The government can restrict entry of people and goods from countries with communicable disease threats.
Imports of specific controlled substances, including narcotics, opiates, and fentanyl-related substances, can also be suspended.
These decisions will be made to safeguard public health and the security of U.S. citizens.
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Additional Information
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023
Print number: HR 801
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Process start date: 2023-02-02