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H.R. 3164 106th Congress House

Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act

Official title: To provide for the imposition of economic sanctions on certain foreign persons engaging in, or otherwise involved in, international narcotics trafficking.

Introduced: October 28, 1999 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 19, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 3, 1999
Received in the Senate.
Nov 2, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 26 (Roll no. 555).
Nov 2, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 1999
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11340)
Nov 2, 1999
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 2, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3164.
Nov 2, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11218-11231)
Nov 2, 1999
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 29, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Oct 28, 1999
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 28, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 2, 1999 House · vote #555 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 385–26 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 19, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act - Provides authority for the identification of and worldwide sanctions against foreign narcotics traffickers whose activities threaten U.S. security, foreign policy, or the economy.

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Director of Central Intelligence to consult and provide information to the President, in order that he may submit an unclassified annual report to specified congressional committees: (1) publicly identifying significant foreign narcotic traffickers who are appropriate for sanctions; and (2) detailing intent to impose such sanctions.

Requires an additional classified presidential report to Congress. Excludes from the report information which could jeopardize intelligence operations.

Allows the President to waive sanctions if U.S. national security would be harmed. Requires congressional notification of waivers.

Subjects significant foreign narcotics traffickers publicly identified in the report to the blocking of assets. Prohibits transactions by U.S. persons in property or interests of such traffickers. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3164: Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-3164/
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"H.R. 3164: Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-3164/.
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