Sponsored By: Senator Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
Introduced
Creates a centralized interagency task force to coordinate and disrupt illicit synthetic narcotics trafficking. The Joint Task Force to Counter Illicit Synthetic Narcotics would unite federal agencies and work with state, territorial, Tribal, and local partners to target trafficking networks, with emphasis on the People's Republic of China’s role.
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If enacted, the bill would create a Joint Task Force to Counter Illicit Synthetic Narcotics. The President would appoint the Director, and the Senate would confirm. The Director would report to the Attorney General and be paid at Executive Schedule Level II. Member agencies would keep their existing powers to investigate and prosecute.
If enacted, the bill would give the task force authority to investigate and prosecute major illicit synthetic narcotics crimes. It would allow joint operations, raids, and coordinated tactical actions. It would require timely intelligence sharing and cooperation with state, territorial, Tribal, and local partners. It would allow special venue rules for some foreign-linked prosecutions.
If enacted, the bill would require the task force to set up an intelligence coordination element, a strategic operational planning element, an Office of General Counsel, and an Office of Congressional Coordination. The intelligence office would analyze all-source trafficking data. The planning office would make and monitor two-year operational plans.
If enacted, the bill would bar the task force from investigating, targeting, or prosecuting people only for personal drug use. It would also bar enforcement against low-level dealing with no clear ties to larger trafficking networks. The Director could not direct operations outside the task force's counter-opioid mission.
If enacted, the bill would require the Director to report to key Senate and House committees within 180 days of enactment and every 180 days after. Each report must include a two-year plan, budget priorities, staffing and funding estimates, case statistics, and work on the People's Republic of China's role in the crisis. The task force would also provide briefings on request.
If enacted, the bill would define "illicit synthetic narcotic" to include controlled substances, listed chemicals, and active ingredients used to make them. It would exclude natural substances and lawful medicines when a DEA import permit exists. The definition would rely on existing Controlled Substances Act terms.
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Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
PA • R
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
DE • D
Sponsored 3/11/2025
Katie Britt
AL • R
Sponsored 3/11/2025
John Fetterman
PA • D
Sponsored 3/11/2025
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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