Ask AI
Public Law115th CongressForeign Trade and International Finance
H.R. 2142Became Law

INTERDICT Act

This bill became law

Filed
Comm.
Floor
Both
Law

What it doesSummary public law (Jan 10, 2018)

(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.

What just happenedJan 10, 2018

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3](D-MA)Sponsor
18 cosponsors13 D5 R
Read on Congress.gov
18cosponsors1committees27actions1related bills5subjects
  1. Jan 10, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  2. Jan 10, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Dec 29, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Dec 29, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Dec 22, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Dec 21, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)

  7. Dec 21, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)

  8. Oct 25, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  9. Oct 24, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. Oct 24, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 574).

  11. Oct 24, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 574).

  12. Oct 24, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8096)

  13. Oct 23, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  14. Oct 23, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2142.

  15. Oct 23, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8057-8059; text: CR H8058)

  16. Oct 23, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Sep 21, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.

  18. Sep 21, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.

    Homeland Security Committee
  19. Sep 21, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.

    Homeland Security Committee
  20. Sep 7, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  21. Sep 7, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  22. Sep 7, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  23. May 16, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.

    Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
  24. May 2, 2017IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3011)

  25. Apr 25, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  26. Apr 25, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Apr 25, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 10, 201849

(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.

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 21, 201782

(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.

Passed House amendedOct 24, 201736

(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.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 21, 201717

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.

Introduced in HouseApr 25, 2017

International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act or the INTERDICT Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) increase the number of chemical screening devices available to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 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 personnel, including scientists, to the CBP to interpret data collected by such devices during all operational hours.

INTERDICT Act — Informed