Amends the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 to impose sanctions on foreign countries for acts related to chemical or biological programs that cause injury to other countries.
Renames the act as the “Countering Beijing’s Weaponization of Fentanyl Act” or the “CBW Fentanyl Act.”
Expands the purposes of the Act to include imposing sanctions on individuals or countries that commit acts concerning chemical or biological programs resulting in injury or damages to another country.
Requires the President to report to Congress within 60 days if there is credible information indicating a substantial possibility that an individual has committed a covered act related to chemical or biological programs.
Specifies considerations for the President in making determinations about such acts, including evidence of the act, the purpose of the associated program, attempts to conceal information, and compliance with international treaties.
Imposes initial sanctions including suspending scientific cooperative programs, prohibiting exports of certain goods, services, and technologies, and barring procurement from entities in the sanctioned country’s chemical or biological sectors.
Requires a report to Congress within 120 days on whether the sanctioned entity or country has addressed the act, developed preventative measures, provided information to international organizations, and complied with treaties.
If the report is negative, imposes additional sanctions such as terminating assistance, prohibiting defense sales and exports, and restricting exports of goods and technologies controlled for national security.
Allows for final sanctions prohibiting transactions involving the sanctioned country if it has not addressed the act or complied with obligations after 210 days.
Permits the President to remove sanctions if the country or entity addresses the act, develops preventative measures, provides information, complies with treaties, and makes restitution to harmed persons after 12 months.
Includes a waiver for the President to temporarily suspend sanctions if vital to U.S. national security interests, with a sunset provision after 5 years.
Defines terms related to the legislation, including “chemical or biological program,” “covered act,” “foreign governmental entity,” and specifies substances related to fentanyl production as part of the definition.