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S. 1192: Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act

Bill Hagerty

Quick Facts

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN)

Congress: 118th

Date Introduced: April 19, 2023

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1257) (April 19, 2023)

Bill 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.