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118th Congress Health

H.R. 1210: Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 27, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
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Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 27, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. Feb 27, 2023Introduced in the House by Scott DesJarlais.
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  1. Mar 10, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Feb 27, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Feb 27, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.