Bills · HR 2024
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2024Crime and Law Enforcement
Joint Task Force to Counter Illicit Synthetic Narcotics Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 11· LAST ACTION MAR 11
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the United States is grappling with a severe public health crisis driven by overdose deaths, predominantly from illicit synthetic opioids like fentanyl. While many government agencies are working to address this, there's currently no central entity ensuring all efforts are seamlessly coordinated. This fragmentation can hinder the effectiveness of anti-drug operations.
If this bill becomes law, it would establish that central authority, bringing together diverse federal resources to share intelligence, conduct joint investigations, and prosecute drug traffickers more efficiently. This could lead to a stronger, more unified national response to the drug crisis, potentially disrupting supply chains and saving lives. If the bill doesn't pass, efforts to combat illicit synthetic narcotics might continue to be less coordinated, potentially allowing the crisis to persist or worsen without a streamlined federal approach.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Joint Task Force to Counter Illicit Synthetic Narcotics (JTF-ISN) as a central entity.
This creates a dedicated, multi-agency body specifically focused on combating synthetic drug trafficking and coordinating efforts.
PROVISION 02
Defines the JTF-ISN's membership to include representatives from multiple key federal departments, such as Justice, Treasury, Homeland Security, State, and Defense.
This ensures a wide range of expertise and resources are integrated for a comprehensive, coordinated approach to the crisis.
PROVISION 03
Grants the JTF-ISN authority to investigate and prosecute violations of federal law related to illicit synthetic narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and smuggling.
This centralizes significant law enforcement power and jurisdiction to pursue those involved in the drug trade effectively.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Director of the JTF-ISN to submit regular reports to Congress every 180 days, detailing plans, budget priorities, investigative efforts, and strategies, including those related to China's role in the opioid crisis.
This provision ensures transparency, accountability, and ongoing oversight of the task force's operations and progress by lawmakers.
PROVISION 05
Directs the JTF-ISN to develop strategies and take legal actions specifically addressing the role of the People's Republic of China in the illicit synthetic narcotics crisis.
This highlights and prioritizes international efforts to combat key sources of many illicit synthetic drugs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
R· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 6 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 11
Introduced in House
MAR 11
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2024
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 11, 2025
Last actionMar 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · INTELLIGENCE (PERMANENT SELECT) COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2025
House BillHR 2024Crime and Law Enforcement
Joint Task Force to Counter Illicit Synthetic Narcotics Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
9
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