118th Congress (2023-2024)

HR 8663

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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US Congress

Bill overview

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate to improve methods for detecting and identifying illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl and xylazine. It aims to bolster law enforcement’s capabilities by supporting research and development into advanced detection equipment, including portable devices and technologies utilizing artificial intelligence. The bill also mandates adherence to established standards and the use of data from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Drug Enforcement Administration to ensure effective and reliable drug detection efforts.

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Legislative history

2024-06-07House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

2024-06-07House

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

2024-06-07

Introduced in House

2024-06-07

Introduced in House

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12/12/2024SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7041)
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12/12/2024Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
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9/9/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5064)
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9/9/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5064)
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12/12/2024SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7041)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/12/2024Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

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HR 8663

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