H.R. 2142 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act
H.R. 2142 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act, became law — introduced on Apr 25, 2017, sponsored by Niki Tsongas with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 25, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 115-112
What it does
International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act or the INTERDICT Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to: (1) increase the number of chemical screening devices available to CBP officers to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United Stat…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
INTERDICT Act
Sponsor
Niki Tsongas (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 25, 2017
- Passed the HouseOct 24, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 29, 2017
- Became lawJan 10, 2018
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 10, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Oct 24, 2017 · Passed412–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
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