Bills · S 767
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 767Crime and Law Enforcement
HIDTA Enhancement Act
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the ongoing national crisis of fentanyl abuse and overdoses. If this bill becomes law, it means more federal money and personnel will be specifically dedicated to stopping fentanyl from entering and spreading within communities, potentially leading to fewer drugs on the streets and a reduction in overdose deaths. The increased reporting requirements also mean more transparency about how anti-drug funds are being used, allowing the public to see the impact of these investments.
If this bill doesn't become law, the existing funding levels and reporting requirements would remain in place, which some might argue are insufficient to tackle the scale of the fentanyl crisis. It would mean less focused federal prosecution and potentially fewer resources for law enforcement agencies to target fentanyl trafficking specifically. This bill represents a concrete effort to intensify the federal response to a critical public health and safety issue.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTAs) to submit annual reports on their efforts to investigate and prosecute fentanyl trafficking, including amounts seized and observed trends.
This provision increases accountability and transparency regarding how federal funds are used to combat the fentanyl crisis.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes $333,000,000 annually for HIDTA programs for fiscal years 2025 through 2030.
This significantly increases and extends the dedicated funding for areas most impacted by drug trafficking, particularly for fentanyl-related efforts.
PROVISION 03
Increases annual funding for other drug control programs to $14,224,000 and directs these funds towards fentanyl prevention, seizure, and interdiction.
This provision ensures more resources are explicitly channeled into preventing and stopping fentanyl.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the Attorney General to provide sufficient investigative and prosecutorial resources, including temporarily reassigning Assistant U.S. Attorneys to prioritize fentanyl trafficking cases from fiscal years 2024 through 2030.
This ensures that a dedicated legal force is focused on bringing fentanyl traffickers to justice.
PROVISION 05
Requires HIDTAs to report on any limitations they face in meeting their goals and provide recommendations for improvement.
This aims to identify and address systemic issues, making HIDTA programs more effective in the long term.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Arizona
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
55
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 85%
DEM 3 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in Senate
FEB 27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 767
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
Senate BillS 767Crime and Law Enforcement
HIDTA Enhancement Act
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
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