Bill Detail

H.R. 1210

Congress: 118

Title

Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act

Summary

Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States. Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that the existence of substantial illicit drug smuggling from that country poses a risk to public health.

Sponsor

Rep. Scott DesJarlais [R-TN-4]

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Status as of Jun 19, 7:43 AM · synced 10d ago

Introduced

2023-02-27

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