Bills · HR 6828
INTRODUCED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6828Government Operations and Politics
Transnational Fentanyl Prevention Act
INTRO DEC 17· LAST ACTION DEC 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to provide Congress with a comprehensive understanding of two of the most significant criminal organizations responsible for trafficking illicit drugs, especially fentanyl, into the United States. The fentanyl crisis continues to claim many lives, and understanding the operations, supply chains, and strategies of these cartels is crucial for developing effective countermeasures.
If this bill becomes law, policymakers will have a clearer, intelligence-backed picture of how these cartels operate, potentially leading to more targeted and effective strategies to disrupt their activities, interdict drug shipments, and combat the fentanyl epidemic. If it doesn't become law, Congress might continue to rely on less consolidated or comprehensive intelligence, potentially hindering the development of robust and informed policies to address transnational drug trafficking.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to submit an intelligence assessment on the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco Cartel to Congress.
This mandates a high-level intelligence review of key criminal organizations driving the fentanyl crisis.
PROVISION 02
Stipulates that the assessment must be submitted within 90 days after the bill becomes law.
This sets a clear and relatively swift deadline for Congress to receive crucial intelligence.
PROVISION 03
Outlines specific elements the assessment must include, such as organizational structure, drug smuggling routes, methods of synthetic drug production, and annual revenue.
This ensures the report covers critical details necessary for understanding and combating these criminal enterprises.
PROVISION 04
Requires the assessment to detail how the cartels tailor fentanyl products to attract U.S. consumers, including unwitting users.
This highlights the evolving tactics of cartels in marketing dangerous drugs and informs efforts to protect the public.
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2 EVENTSDEC 17
Introduced in House
DEC 17
Referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6828
Congress119th
StatusIntroduced
IntroducedDec 17, 2025
Last actionDec 17, 2025
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INTRODUCED· 119TH CONGRESS · INTELLIGENCE (PERMANENT SELECT) COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025
House BillHR 6828Government Operations and Politics
Transnational Fentanyl Prevention Act
INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 17, 2025
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