(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 21, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act or the INTERDICT Act
(Sec. 3) This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to: (1) increase the number of chemical screening devices available to CBP officers to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United States, including such substances imported through the mail or by an express consignment operator or carrier; and (2) dedicate the appropriate number of CBP personnel, including scientists, to interpret data collected by such devices during all operational hours.
(Sec. 4) The bill authorizes appropriations to the CBP to ensure that the necessary screening and interdiction resources are available during all operational hours.
Recorded votes 1
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Signatures ran from Apr 25, 2017 to
Sep 21, 2017;
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Official Title
An act to improve the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United States, and for other purposes
Short Title
International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act
Official Title as Introduced
To improve the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United States, and for other purposes.
Short Titles as Introduced
INTERDICT Act
International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act
Short Titles as Reported to House
INTERDICT Act
International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act
Short Titles as Passed House
INTERDICT Act
International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act
Short Titles as Passed Senate
INTERDICT Act
International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act
Short Titles as Enacted
International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act
INTERDICT Act
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