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119-hr-7552119th CongressWALLET

CBW Fentanyl Act

Sponsored By: Representative Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a new U.S. sanctions framework aimed at foreign chemical and biological programs that harm other countries. The bill would let the President cut ties, limit trade, and impose financial restrictions when officials or agents are linked to harmful chemical or biological programs, including certain fentanyl precursors.

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  • Would allow the U.S. to designate acts by foreign officials as "covered acts" when those acts injure other countries and are linked to a chemical or biological program.
  • Initial penalties must begin within 30 days and would suspend scientific cooperation, ban Category 1 and 2 Commerce Control List exports to the most closely associated country, and bar procurement from that country’s chemical or biological sectors.
  • If a country fails to address the act, the bill would trigger intermediate steps after 120 days that can cut foreign assistance and restrict exports under broader laws, and final measures by 210 days that can ban transactions and block financial transfers.
  • Defines "chemical or biological program" to include production or distribution of chemical or biological weapons and named fentanyl precursors such as benzylfentanyl and norfentanyl.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

New stepped sanctions for chemical programs

If enacted, the bill would create a three-step sanctions process for covered chemical or biological program acts. The President would have 60 days to decide if a covered act occurred and then must impose initial sanctions within 30 days. Initial steps would suspend scientific cooperation, ban exports of Commerce Control List Category 1 and 2 items, and bar procurement from the target country's chemical or biological sector. The President must report to Congress at 120 and 210 days, escalate to tougher export, aid, licensing, or financial prohibitions if problems persist, and could suspend sanctions for up to 180 days for national security reasons (waiver authority ends after five years). Sanctions may be ended after one year if the President certifies remediation, restitution, disclosure, prevention steps, and treaty compliance.

New definitions for sanctions and exports

If enacted, the bill would add precise definitions used to apply the sanctions rules and export controls. It would define the Commerce Control List and the Export Administration Regulations for these rules. It would define "chemical or biological program" to explicitly include certain fentanyl-related substances, such as benzylfentanyl, 4-anilinopiperidine, and norfentanyl precursors. It would also define "covered act" and broaden "foreign governmental entity" to include many government-controlled or government-supported actors.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

AL • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 2/12/2026

  • Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 2/12/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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