Bill · H.R. 6104· House(119-HR-6104)
Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/18/2025
- Last activity
- 11/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Pappas
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2025 aims to prohibit the delivery and distribution of controlled substances, specifically opioids, via the dark web. It amends the Controlled Substances Act to make it unlawful to distribute or aid in the distribution of such substances through these anonymous networks. To combat this, the bill establishes the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Task Force within the FBI. This task force is designed to detect, disrupt, and dismantle illicit marketplaces through investigations and training. Additionally, the bill mandates reports regarding virtual currency use and task force activities. The legislation focuses on increasing the investigative and prosecutorial tools available to law enforcement.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+7
The bill establishes a specialized task force and criminalizes dark web opioid distribution to combat the drug crisis.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
By targeting drug trafficking networks, the bill may help mitigate the public health impact of the opioid crisis on vulnerable communities.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+4
The bill enhances cyberforensic training and investigative tools to combat dark web activities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Prosecution of Drug Traffickers: The bill makes it unlawful to knowingly deliver or distribute controlled substances through the dark web, which could help reduce the availability of illegal drugs. (Section 4)
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Stronger Sentencing for Dark Web Crimes: By requiring a 2-level increase in federal sentencing guidelines for these offenses, the bill aims to provide more significant penalties for those using the dark web to distribute drugs. (Section 4)
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Enhanced Law Enforcement Capabilities: The creation of the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Task Force is intended to help detect, disrupt, and dismantle illicit marketplaces. (Section 5)
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Improved Coordination Among Agencies: The task force is designed to enhance collaboration and coordination among Federal, State, Tribal, local, and international law enforcement partners. (Section 5)
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Specialized Training and Best Practices: The task force will provide forensic, cyberforensic, and technical training to prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to better handle dark web evidence. (Section 5)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Penalties for Defendants: Individuals found guilty of distributing controlled substances via the dark web will face a 2-level increase in their federal sentencing guidelines. (Section 4)
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Expanded Law Enforcement Powers: The establishment of a specialized task force provides law enforcement with increased tools for proactive and reactive investigations, including forensic and cyberforensic examinations. (Section 5)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- 12/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Tony GonzalesRepublican · Texas