HR 7359
117th Congress
House
Health
Border security and unlawful immigration
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Trade restrictions
Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act
Introduced: April 1, 2022
Introduced by:
DesJarlais, Scott
Republican
· Tennessee
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 4, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 1, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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