H.R. 8663 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024
H.R. 8663 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024, became law — introduced on Jun 7, 2024, sponsored by Nick LaLota with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 7, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 118-186
What it does
Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 or the DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 This act provides statutory authority for the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate to take certain actions to support the detection of drugs such as fentanyl and xylazine.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024
Sponsor
Nick LaLota (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 7, 2024
- Passed the HouseSep 9, 2024
- Passed the SenateDec 12, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-186. (Dec 23, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments
House · Dec 18, 2024 · Passed404–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine ActHouse · Dec 18, 2024
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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