New Authority to Suspend Border Crossings Due to Illicit Drug Smuggling.
This bill expands the power of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to temporarily suspend the entry of people and property from foreign countries linked to substantial illicit drug smuggling. The goal is to protect public health from the serious danger posed by the introduction of dangerous substances like fentanyl. Citizens should be aware that this could lead to restrictions on travel or trade with designated countries.
Key points
The HHS Secretary gains authority to prohibit the entry of persons and property from countries designated as sources of significant illicit drug smuggling.
This expands existing public health laws, which previously focused mainly on communicable diseases, to include threats posed by illegal drug trafficking.
The measure aims to strengthen border security efforts specifically targeting the introduction of dangerous substances like fentanyl into the United States.
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