The bill S. 4419, known as the "Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024," directs the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to improve tools for detecting and disrupting...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Department of Homeland Security to get better at finding tiny amounts of bad drugs, like fentanyl, to help stop them from causing harm. They plan to use fancy tools like portable detectors and smart technology.