H.R. 2483 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Fentanyl Sanctions Act
H.R. 2483 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 2, 2019, sponsored by Max Rose with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 2, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Fentanyl Sanctions Act This bill establishes programs to address illicit opioid trafficking and imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in such activities. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities identified as opioid traffickers or those that own, control, or supply opioid precursors.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Max Rose (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (May 31, 2019)
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- S. 3744: Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020
- H.R. 7440: Hong Kong Autonomy Act
- H.R. 1952: Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019
- H.R. 221: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
- S. 1310: Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act of 2020
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- H.R. 2744: USAID Branding Modernization Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Armed Services Committee
More
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