Senate Bill 4315
117th Congress(2021-2022)
PANIC Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 26, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4315
Congress
117
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting America from Narcotics and Illicit Chemicals Act of 2022 or the PANIC Act of 2022
This bill expands the definition of major illicit drug producing country to include a country that is a direct source of certain drugs (or precursor chemicals for producing such drugs) that are significantly affecting the United States.
(Under current law, a country designated a major illicit drug producing country may be eligible for certain U.S. foreign assistance, including transfers of excess defense articles. However, a designated country that fails to adhere to commitments related to drug control measures may be barred from receiving other forms of foreign assistance and may also be subject to trade restrictions.)
May 26, 2022
05/26/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2754)
05/26/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 3, 2023 10:51:27 PM