118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 2059Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act of 2023

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to pharmaceutical companies of the People's Republic of China and certain cartels that traffic fentanyl into the United States, and for other purposes.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced Jun 20, 2023
Last action Jan 11, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jun 20, 2023
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Referred
Jun 20, 2023
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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Committee
Jan 11, 2024
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill provides statutory authority for certain sanctions and extends certain requirements with respect to foreign individuals or entities involved in trafficking fentanyl or fentanyl analogues into the United States. For example, the bill extends until December 31, 2030, provisions that require the President to report on foreign opioid traffickers. It also requires the President to prioritize individuals who are citizens or nationals of China and entities that are based in China, including pharmaceutical companies, that are involved in trafficking fentanyl or fentanyl analogues in these reports. In addition, the bill requires the President to continue to impose certain sanctions agains...

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 3 actions
Jan 11, 2024
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Jun 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.