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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 11, 2019Immigration
H.R. 3722

Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 27, 2019)

Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a joint task force to enhance border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering the United States. DHS shall report to Congress as to whether it will establish such a task force. If such a task force is established, DHS shall periodically report to Congress on issues such as what additional resources are needed to detect and prevent narcotics from entering the United States.

The bill also authorizes DHS joint task forces to engage with and receive assistance from outside DHS, including private sector organizations and federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, or international entities.

What just happenedOct 15, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2](D-RI)Sponsor
6 cosponsors1 D5 R
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  1. Oct 15, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Sep 27, 2019FloorH38310

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

  3. Sep 27, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 1 (Roll no. 554). (text: 09/26/2019 CR H8022-8023)

  4. Sep 27, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 1 (Roll no. 554).(text: 09/26/2019 CR H8022-8023)

  5. Sep 27, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8071-8072)

  6. Sep 26, 2019FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Sep 26, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3722.

  8. Sep 26, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8022-8024)

  9. Sep 26, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Aug 30, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.

  11. Aug 30, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-194.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Aug 30, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-194.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jul 17, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jul 17, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Jul 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Jul 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Jul 11, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 27, 201953

Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a joint task force to enhance border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering the United States. DHS shall report to Congress as to whether it will establish such a task force. If such a task force is established, DHS shall periodically report to Congress on issues such as what additional resources are needed to detect and prevent narcotics from entering the United States.

The bill also authorizes DHS joint task forces to engage with and receive assistance from outside DHS, including private sector organizations and federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, or international entities.

Reported to HouseAug 30, 20197

Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a joint task force to enhance border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering the United States. DHS shall report to Congress as to whether it will establish such a task force. If such a task force is established, DHS shall periodically report to Congress on issues such as what additional resources are needed to detect and prevent narcotics from entering the United States.

The bill also authorizes DHS joint task forces to engage with and receive assistance from outside DHS, including private sector organizations and federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial entities.

Introduced in HouseJul 11, 2019

Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a joint task force to enhance border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering the United States. DHS shall report to Congress as to whether it will establish such a task force. If such a task force is established, DHS shall periodically report to Congress on issues such as what additional resources are needed to detect and prevent narcotics from entering the United States.

The bill also authorizes DHS joint task forces to engage with and receive assistance from outside DHS, including private sector organizations and federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial entities.

Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019 — Informed