Increased Funding and New Strategies to Combat Drug Trafficking and Overdoses.
This law reauthorizes and significantly funds the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program, allocating $400 million annually through 2031. It mandates the adoption of new, effective practices to fight drug crime, including better coordination among law enforcement and implementing evidence-based substance abuse prevention programs. The goal is to enhance public safety and reduce fatal overdoses in affected communities.
Key points
The HIDTA program receives $400 million annually until 2031 to boost local anti-drug efforts in high-risk areas.
Mandates the development of new strategies, including tracking entities responsible for fatal overdoses and improving coordination on drug and firearm crimes.
Requires the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based substance use disorder prevention programs to improve public health outcomes.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9623
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Process start date: 2024-09-17