What does Preamble of CBW Fentanyl Act do?

This bill amends the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991. It aims to impose sanctions on foreign countries. The sanctions are in response to acts concerning chemical or biological programs that cause injury 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 amendments involve redesignating paragraphs within Section 302. Changes are made to the language regarding the use of chemical weapons and actions concerning chemical or biological programs. The amendments specify actions that can trigger penalties, including use of chemical weapons, violation of law, or actions resulting 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. The President must determine whether an individual committed a covered act regarding chemical or biological programs. The President shall impose sanctions if a covered act is determined. The President must consider various factors when making determinations, including physical evidence and international cooperation.

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 by adding Section 310. If the President determines an individual associated with a foreign governmental entity engaged in concerning acts, sanctions will be imposed on the foreign country. Initial sanctions include suspension of scientific cooperative programs, prohibition on exporting certain items, and prohibiting procurement from the country's chemical or biological sectors. Within 120 days, the President must report to Congress on whether the foreign entity has addressed the concerning act, provided information, and developed preventative measures. If the report indicates insufficient action, the President must impose at least two sanctions, potentially including termination of foreign assistance and export prohibitions. The President may authorize additional sanctions related to exports under various acts. Final sanctions may prohibit transactions involving a financial interest of the sanctioned country. Sanctions can be terminated if the President certifies the country has adequately addressed the act, made restitution, provided information, and developed preventative measures. The President can waive sanctions for up to 180 days if deemed vital to national security.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENT. of CBW Fentanyl Act do?

This section amends the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991

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CBW Fentanyl Act

Last updated: 1/9/2025 · Introduced: 1/9/2025

Author: Jim Banks (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign countries if they are linked to individuals involved in concerning chemical or biological programs that harm other nations.
The President must report to Congress within 120 days on a sanctioned country's efforts to address the concerning act, and may impose further sanctions if progress is deemed insufficient.
Sanctions under this act can include suspending cooperative programs, prohibiting exports, and ultimately restricting financial transactions with the sanctioned country.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7552(In Committee)Official page

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