House Bill 2780
116th Congress(2019-2020)
SAFE from Illicit Foreign Opioids Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2780
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
SAFE from Illicit Foreign Opioids Act
This bill directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to stop the flow of illicit opioids in the United States. Strategy priorities shall include reducing the production of illicit opioids, strengthening the ability of partner countries to detect and stop opioid threats, and increasing the political will of foreign governments to target online opioid sales and associated financial transactions.
The bill also requires annual reports on the strategy.
May 16, 2019
05/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
05/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:25 AM