Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022
Summary
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022 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 introduction of certain controlled substances (e.g., opiates, stimulants, or fentanyl-related substances) from that country poses a risk to public health. HHS must consult with the Department of Justice in making the determination.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 26, 2022
Last action Apr 27, 2022
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Total actions
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Committee
2
Apr 27, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Apr 26, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Apr 26, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Debbie Lesko
RRepublican
Co
Brett Guthrie
RRepublican
Co
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
RRepublican
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