Bills · HR 4571
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4571Government Operations and Politics
Combating Online Fentanyl Trafficking Act
INTRO JUL 21· LAST ACTION JUL 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the growing problem of fentanyl trafficking, which increasingly takes place online. By offering incentive pay, the government aims to attract and retain highly skilled cybersecurity and IT professionals to the Department of Justice. These individuals are crucial for tracking and dismantling sophisticated online drug networks that operate across various platforms.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more effective strategies against online fentanyl sales, potentially reducing the availability of the dangerous drug and saving lives. If it doesn't pass, the Department of Justice might struggle to compete with the private sector for top talent in cybersecurity, potentially hindering its ability to combat the evolving methods of online drug traffickers, allowing the problem to persist or worsen.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes incentive pay for Department of Justice employees with significant cyber skills.
This aims to attract and retain highly skilled professionals needed to combat online fentanyl trafficking.
PROVISION 02
Limits the incentive pay to no more than 25% of an individual's basic pay.
This sets a clear financial boundary for the additional compensation.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the incentive pay will not count against existing annual or pay period pay caps.
This ensures that employees can receive the full benefit of the incentive pay without exceeding federal pay limits.
PROVISION 04
States that the incentive pay will count as part of basic pay for retirement calculations.
This makes the incentive more attractive by boosting employees' future retirement benefits.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 21
Introduced in House
JUL 21
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4571
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 21, 2025
Last actionJul 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025
House BillHR 4571Government Operations and Politics
Combating Online Fentanyl Trafficking Act
INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 21, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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