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Version 49 · Public Law · Jan 10, 2018
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 21, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology Act or the INTERDICT Act
(Sec. 3) This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to: (1) increase the number of chemical screening devices available to CBP officers to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United States, including such substances imported through the mail or by an express consignment operator or carrier; and (2) dedicate the appropriate number of CBP personnel, including scientists, to interpret data collected by such devices during all operational hours.
(Sec. 4) The bill authorizes appropriations to the CBP to ensure that the necessary screening and interdiction resources are available during all operational hours.
People & committees
Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3] · D–MA
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 115-112.
Became Public Law No: 115-112.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 574).
House roll call 574 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 574).
House roll call 574 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8096)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2142.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8057-8059; text: CR H8058)
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3011)
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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