To impose sanctions with respect to Chinese producers of synthetic opioids and opioid precursors, to hold Chinese officials accountable for the spread of illicit fentanyl, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Barr (for himself, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Luetkemeyer, Mr. Nunn …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Expands foreign opioid trafficker definition to include Chinese entities producing fentanyl precursors who fail to implement anti-trafficking measures, and Chinese officials who fail to combat trafficking.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. anti-fentanyl efforts gain sanctions leverage against China. Opioid crisis response is strengthened. Pressure on Chinese compliance increases.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Chinese fentanyl-related entities face U.S. sanctions. Chinese officials face personal sanctions for inaction.
Key Provisions
- Includes Chinese producers of fentanyl goods
- Covers entities failing know-your-customer procedures
- Sanctions Chinese officials with regulatory authority
- Applies to those failing to combat trafficking
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Expands fentanyl sanctions to Chinese producers and officials
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Use sanctions to pressure China on fentanyl production"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "president"
- → President
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