Search Results: keywords:"illegal drug production"

  • H. R. 4681 — An Act To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to illicit captagon trafficking.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:2,276

    H. R. 4681, known as the “Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023,” directs the U.S. government to impose sanctions on foreign individuals and groups involved in the illegal production and distribution of captagon, a dangerous stimulant commonly made in Syria. It holds...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act" is a plan to stop people in other countries from making and selling a bad drug called captagon, mostly coming from Syria, by punishing those involved, like blocking their stuff and not letting them visit the U.S. It also makes sure there are special rules to help people if they really need it.

  • H. R. 9172 — To establish the Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative to promote bilateral counterdrug interdiction efforts with the governments of specified countries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:979

    H. R. 9172 aims to create the Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative to support efforts with Colombia, Mexico, and Peru in combating illegal drug manufacturing. The bill seeks to improve the capture and safe disposal of chemicals used in drug production to prevent their...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 9172 wants to help fight and stop bad chemicals used to make illegal drugs in places like Colombia, Mexico, and Peru by safely destroying them, and they will use money already meant for drug control to do this.