Bills · S 3330
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3330International Affairs
Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 3· LAST ACTION DEC 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to combat the fentanyl crisis by targeting the international supply chain, particularly the source of precursor chemicals. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is a major contributor to overdose deaths in the United States, and a significant portion of the illicit supply originates from precursor chemicals manufactured in China, often shipped to Mexico for processing into the final drug.
If this bill becomes law, the U.S. government would have stronger tools to impose economic pressure on foreign actors involved in this trade, potentially disrupting the flow of fentanyl into the country. If it doesn't become law, the current tools for sanctioning these actors might be seen as less targeted or comprehensive, potentially allowing the illicit supply chain to continue with fewer obstacles.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to prioritize identifying Chinese individuals and companies involved in shipping fentanyl precursors and manufacturing equipment to countries like Mexico that traffic fentanyl into the US.
Focuses US efforts on a critical part of the fentanyl supply chain, specifically targeting Chinese sources.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons, including specific Chinese entities, ports, and online marketplaces, that contribute to the international spread of illicit synthetic narcotics or their means of production.
Provides new and specific tools for the US government to penalize foreign actors involved in the fentanyl trade.
PROVISION 03
Expands the types of activities that can trigger sanctions to include receiving proceeds from illicit synthetic narcotics activities or facilitating the evasion of sanctions.
Broadens the scope of sanctionable conduct, making it harder for traffickers and their enablers to operate.
PROVISION 04
Extends the sunset date for the reporting requirement under the Fentanyl Sanctions Act from 5 years after enactment to December 31, 2030.
Ensures ongoing congressional oversight and reporting on the effectiveness of fentanyl sanctions for a longer period.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· New Mexico
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 3
Introduced in Senate
DEC 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3330
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Last actionDec 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025
Senate BillS 3330International Affairs
Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 3, 2025
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READING
18 min
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