Stop Smuggling Illicit Synthetic Drugs on U.S. Transportation Networks Act of 2024
Transportation and Public Works
senate
house
president

Introduced on September 25, 2024 by Maria E. Cantwell
Legislation Details
- Aims to stop the shipment of illicit synthetic drugs through U.S. transportation networks.
- Recognizes the threat posed by fentanyl and other synthetic drugs to national security.
- Emphasizes the need for enhanced resources for law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking.
- Establishes a comprehensive national strategy to prevent smuggling of illicit synthetic drugs.
- Promotes the development and use of non-intrusive advanced inspection technologies.
- Mandates expanded non-intrusive inspections at land ports, airports, and maritime ports.
- Creates a civil cargo inspection program for detecting illicit drugs in air cargo.
- Implements land-based transportation inspection programs for rail and commercial trucking.
- Encourages public service announcements about the dangers of driving under the influence of synthetic drugs.
- Establishes a maritime transportation inspection program for detecting drugs outside ports of entry.
- Introduces a grant program to support state and local law enforcement in acquiring detection technologies and training.
- Sets requirements for canines used in drug detection programs, ensuring safety and certification.
- Requires annual briefings to Congress on the effectiveness of established programs.
- Develops guidelines to ensure inspections comply with constitutional rights and do not unduly disrupt commerce.
- Establishes a public-private task force to enhance cooperation in combating drug trafficking.
- Mandates reports to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of various programs and strategies.
Last updated 10/24/2024