Stop Smuggling Illicit Synthetic Drugs on U.S. Transportation Networks Act of 2024
This bill requires expanded non-intrusive inspections of cargo at U.S. transportation points to detect illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl. It mandates that Customs and Border Protection inspect 50% of cargo at land ports, air cargo, and maritime cargo within 5 years, increasing to 100% over time. The bill creates grant programs for state and local law enforcement to acquire detection technology and canines, along with training requirements to ensure inspections are conducted lawfully and efficiently. It also establishes a public-private task force to improve information sharing about drug trafficking through transportation networks. The bill aims to disrupt drug smuggling while minimizing disruptions to legitimate commerce and ensuring Fourth Amendment protections.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 25, 2024
Last action Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
Sep 25, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
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Maria Cantwell
DDemocratic
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Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
Co
Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
Co
Jon Tester
DDemocratic
Co
Tammy Baldwin
DDemocratic
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