S-1160 : Still Just a Bill

Fighting Emerging Narcotics Through Additional Nations to Yield Lasting Results Act or the FENTANYL Results Act

This bill creates two programs, establishes a reporting requirement, and otherwise modifies provisions to facilitate global cooperation against synthetic drug trafficking.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of State to establish a program to provide capacity-building assistance for law enforcement agencies of specified countries to identify, track, and detect certain synthetic drugs (e.g., fentanyl). The State Department must also carry out an international exchange program for drug demand reduction experts to provide educational and professional development on demand-reduction matters relating to the illicit use of narcotics and other drugs.

The bill requires the State Department to include new sections in its annual international narcotics control strategy report that contain (1) an assessment of the countries likely involved in the trafficking of synthetic opioids; and (2) policies of responding to new psychoactive substances.

The bill also expands the definition of major illicit drug producing country to include countries that produce synthetic drugs. Under current law, foreign assistance may be withheld from such countries.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-06-14CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.Senate
2022-06-14CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2022-06-09CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2021-04-15IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2021-04-15IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
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  • Congressional oversight
  • Cultural exchanges and relations
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Employment and training programs
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Government information and archives
  • International exchange and broadcasting
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Manufacturing
  • Smuggling and trafficking
  • Solid waste and recycling
  • United Nations
  • Water quality
  • Water use and supply

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