Bills · S 2316
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2316Crime and Law Enforcement
Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION JUL 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the growing problem of illicit drug sales, particularly fentanyl and counterfeit medications, occurring online. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly enhance law enforcement's ability to track down and prosecute drug traffickers who use internet platforms, potentially leading to a reduction in the availability of these dangerous substances and a decrease in drug overdose deaths.
Conversely, if the bill does not pass, online platforms would largely retain their current discretion on reporting illegal drug activities, which might mean fewer investigations into online drug sales. The bill represents a shift from voluntary cooperation to a mandatory reporting requirement for tech companies, reflecting a stronger federal stance on leveraging technology to combat drug trafficking, which has real-world implications for public safety and the privacy of online communications.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires electronic communication service providers and remote computing services to report actual knowledge of certain controlled substance violations to the Attorney General.
This creates a mandatory reporting obligation for online service providers, expanding their role in identifying and reporting illicit drug activity.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the reported violations include creating, manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, counterfeit substances, or unauthorized prescription pain medications/stimulants.
This clearly defines the scope of illegal drug activities that service providers must monitor and report, focusing on highly dangerous and trafficked drugs.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that reports include account information such as name, address, email, user ID, IP address, and screen names, but generally excludes the content of private communications unless the provider chooses to include it.
This outlines the specific types of user data that will be shared with the government, balancing law enforcement needs with privacy considerations by generally excluding communication content.
PROVISION 04
Allows providers to voluntarily submit reports if they have a "reasonable belief" that the specified violations are occurring, even without "actual knowledge."
This provides flexibility for providers to proactively report suspicious activity, potentially increasing the flow of information to law enforcement.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Attorney General to conduct a preliminary review of all submitted reports and then conduct further investigation.
This ensures that reports from service providers are acted upon by law enforcement, leading to potential investigations into the reported drug crimes.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· Kansas
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
73
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 3 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 17
Introduced in Senate
JUL 17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2316
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionJul 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
Senate BillS 2316Crime and Law Enforcement
Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
15 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
