Search Results: keywords:"illicit drug trade"

  • H. R. 9433 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a threat analysis of any potential threats the illicit fentanyl drug trade poses to the defense interests of the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:400

    H. R. 9433 proposes that the Secretary of Defense conduct a detailed analysis of how the illegal trade of fentanyl might pose threats to the defense interests of the United States. This analysis would cover various aspects of the fentanyl trade, such as manufacturing, distribution, and...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 9433 is a plan for the U.S. military chief to look into how the illegal selling of a dangerous drug called fentanyl might be a problem for keeping the country safe and to share what they find with special government committees every year for five years.

  • 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.