Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2538
117th Congress(2021-2022)
FENTANYL Results Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 14, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 14, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 21, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2538
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
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Maryland
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California
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California
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California
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Connecticut
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Florida
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Massachusetts
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Mississippi
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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania
Democrat
Washington
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West Virginia
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Fighting Emerging Narcotics Through Additional Nations to Yield Lasting Results Act or the FENTANYL Results Act

This bill creates two programs, establishes a reporting requirement, and otherwise modifies provisions to facilitate global cooperation against synthetic drug trafficking.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of State to establish a program to provide capacity-building assistance for law enforcement agencies of specified countries to identify, track, and detect certain synthetic drugs (e.g., fentanyl). The State Department must also carry out an international exchange program for drug demand reduction experts to provide educational and professional development on demand-reduction matters relating to the illicit use of narcotics and other drugs.

The bill requires the State Department to include new sections in its annual international narcotics control strategy report that contain (1) an assessment of the countries likely involved in the trafficking of synthetic opioids; and (2) policies of responding to new psychoactive substances.

The bill also expands the definition of major illicit drug producing country to include countries that produce synthetic drugs. Under current law, foreign assistance may be withheld from such countries.

Text (1)
April 14, 2021
Actions (4)
04/21/2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
04/21/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/14/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
04/14/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:36 PM