US HB2780 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 16 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-16 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 16 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-16 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to stop the flow of illicit opioids in the United States. Strategy priorities shall include reducing the production of illicit opioids, strengthening the ability of partner countries to detect and stop opioid threats, and increasing the political will of foreign governments to target online opioid sales and associated financial transactions. The bill also requires annual reports on the strategy.
Title
SAFE from Illicit Foreign Opioids Act Save American Families Everywhere from Illicit Foreign Opioids Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. Anthony Gonzalez [R-OH] | Rep. David Trone [D-MD] |
| Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2019-05-16 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Border security and unlawful immigration
Crime prevention
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Foreign aid and international relief
Intergovernmental relations
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Crime prevention
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Foreign aid and international relief
Intergovernmental relations
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2780/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2780/BILLS-116hr2780ih.pdf |
