This bill would require the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office at the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction for purposes of title XIX of the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The bill text consists of a short directive and does not describe specific programs, penalties, or operational changes. The bill was introduced in the House on January 3, 2025, and was referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
If enacted, the DHS Countering WMD Office would be required to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction under Title XIX. The text of the bill does not say how that change would affect enforcement, medical response, public health programs, or individual interactions with agencies. No publicly available information on specific effects is included in the bill text or metadata.
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The bill was introduced by Representative Lauren Boebert and lists several cosponsors. The bill text itself does not include findings, explanations, or a sponsor statement describing proponents' reasons. No publicly available information on proponents' detailed views is included in the text or metadata.
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