S 5285 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 25, 2024 Last action Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Sep 25, 2024
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