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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 14, 2016International Affairs
S.Res. 535

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Dec 7, 2016)

Expresses the sense of the Senate that:

  • the use of illicit fentanyl in the United States and the resulting overdose deaths are a public health crisis;
  • the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States, especially by transnational criminal organizations, is a problem that requires close cooperation between the U.S. government and the governments of Mexico and China; and
  • all three such countries have a shared interest in, and responsibility for, stopping the production of illicit fentanyl and its trafficking into the United States.

Calls for the United States to:

  • support the efforts by the governments of Mexico and China to stop such production and trafficking;
  • take further measures to reduce and prevent heroin and fentanyl consumption through enhanced enforcement to reduce the illegal supply and increased use of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services; and
  • use its broad diplomatic and law enforcement resources, in partnership with the governments of China and Mexico, to stop such production and trafficking.

What just happenedDec 7, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 707.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 7, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 707.

  2. Dec 7, 2016Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Dec 7, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Dec 6, 2016Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5171-5172)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Dec 7, 20161

Expresses the sense of the Senate that:

  • the use of illicit fentanyl in the United States and the resulting overdose deaths are a public health crisis;
  • the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States, especially by transnational criminal organizations, is a problem that requires close cooperation between the U.S. government and the governments of Mexico and China; and
  • all three such countries have a shared interest in, and responsibility for, stopping the production of illicit fentanyl and its trafficking into the United States.

Calls for the United States to:

  • support the efforts by the governments of Mexico and China to stop such production and trafficking;
  • take further measures to reduce and prevent heroin and fentanyl consumption through enhanced enforcement to reduce the illegal supply and increased use of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services; and
  • use its broad diplomatic and law enforcement resources, in partnership with the governments of China and Mexico, to stop such production and trafficking.
Introduced in SenateJul 14, 2016

Expresses the sense of the Senate that:

  • the use of illicit fentanyl in the United States and the resulting overdose deaths are a public health crisis;
  • the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States, especially by transnational criminal organizations, is a problem that requires close cooperation between the U.S. government and the governments of Mexico and China; and
  • all three such countries should develop joint actions to stop such trafficking.

Calls for the United States to:

  • support the efforts of, and use its diplomatic and law enforcement resources in partnership with, the governments of Mexico and China to stop such trafficking;
  • take further measures to reduce and prevent heroin and fentanyl consumption through the use of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services; and
  • provide access to treatment and rehabilitation to help individuals with substance use disorders recover.
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