What does Preamble of CBW Fentanyl Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 The amendment imposes sanctions on foreign countries for acts concerning chemical or biological programs Sanctions are in response to injuries caused to other foreign countries

What does SHORT TITLE. of CBW Fentanyl Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Countering Beijing's Weaponization of Fentanyl Act

What does PURPOSES. of CBW Fentanyl Act do?

This section amends Section 302 of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991. The amendment redesignates paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively. The amendment modifies language related to the use of chemical weapons and actions concerning chemical or biological programs. The amendment adds criteria related to actions that result in injury or damages to another country.

What does PRESIDENTIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. of CBW Fentanyl Act do?

This section amends Section 306 of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991. It adds reporting requirements related to both chemical or biological weapons and chemical or biological programs. The President must determine whether an individual has committed a 'covered act' if credible information suggests a substantial possibility, starting on or after the enactment of the Countering Beijing's Weaponization of Fentanyl Act. If the President determines a 'covered act' occurred, sanctions described in section 310 will be imposed. The President must consider evidence, the purpose of the program, concealment attempts, and treaty compliance when making these determinations. Reports regarding these determinations must specify the sanctions to be imposed.

What does REQUIRED SANCTIONS ON FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN RESPONSE TO CERTAIN of CBW Fentanyl Act do?

This section amends the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991. The President must impose sanctions on foreign countries in response to certain acts concerning chemical or biological programs. Sanctions include suspension of scientific cooperative programs, prohibition on export of certain items, and prohibition on procurement of goods or services. The President may waive the imposition of sanctions for periods of not more than 180 days if vital to national security interests. Sanctions may be terminated if the foreign country addresses the covered act, makes restitution, and develops measures to prevent future acts.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENT. of CBW Fentanyl Act do?

This section amends Section 307(a) of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991. The amendment modifies the text preceding paragraph (1) of Section 307(a).

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CBW Fentanyl Act

Last updated: 2/12/2026 · Introduced: 2/12/2026

Author: Barry Moore (R-AL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill imposes sanctions on foreign countries for acts concerning chemical or biological programs that result in injury or damage to other countries.
The President is required to report on determinations of 'covered acts' and impose sanctions, which may include suspension of scientific cooperative programs and prohibition on export of certain items.
Sanctions may be waived for up to 180 days if vital to national security interests and may be terminated if the foreign country addresses the issue, makes restitution, and develops measures to prevent future acts.

119th Congressin committeeS. 63(In Committee)Official page

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