HR 7359 United States House · 117th Congress

Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act

Summary
Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States. Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that the existence of substantial illicit drug smuggling from that country poses a risk to public health.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2022
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President
Introduced Apr 1, 2022 Last action Apr 4, 2022
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Committee
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Apr 4, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Apr 1, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Apr 1, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 50 co-sponsors

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Photo of Scott DesJarlais
Scott DesJarlais
RRepublican
TN
4
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Photo of Andrew R. Garbarino
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
NY
2
Co
Photo of Andy Harris
Andy Harris
RRepublican
MD
1
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Photo of Ben Cline
Ben Cline
RRepublican
VA
6
Co
Photo of Beth Van Duyne
Beth Van Duyne
RRepublican
TX
24
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Photo of Bill Posey
Bill Posey
RRepublican
FL
8
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Photo of Billy Long
Billy Long
RRepublican
MO
7
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Photo of Bob Good
Bob Good
RRepublican
VA
5
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Photo of Brad R. Wenstrup
Brad R. Wenstrup
RRepublican
OH
2
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Photo of Brian Babin
Brian Babin
RRepublican
TX
36
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Photo of Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
PA
1