Bill · S. 767· Senate(119-S-767)
HIDTA Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Kelly
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The HIDTA Enhancement Act aims to amend the Office of National Drug Control Prevention Act of 1998. It introduces new requirements for assessments and reports regarding the trafficking of fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances. The bill mandates reports on the use of HIDTA funds for investigations and prosecutions, including seizure amounts and predictive data. It also requires reports on limitations faced by high intensity drug trafficking areas and recommendations to address them. Additionally, the bill provides funding for law enforcement assistance and establishes a process for the temporary reassignment of assistant United States attorneys to prioritize fentanyl investigations and prosecutions.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+8
The bill increases funding and prosecutorial focus specifically to interdict fentanyl and related substances.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates new reports on how HIDTA funds are used for fentanyl investigations and seizures.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill targets the interdiction of fentanyl, which disproportionately affects vulnerable populations.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill increases federal spending by authorizing $333,000,000 annually for several fiscal years.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability and Transparency: Under Section 2, subsection 706(g)(3)(E), the bill requires a report describing how HIDTA funds are used to investigate and prosecute those trafficking in fentanyl or fentanyl-suced substances. This includes tracking seizure amounts and using predictive data to show patterns in substance abuse and trafficking.
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Improved Resource Allocation: Section 2, subsection 707(l)(2)(H) requires reporting on limitations that prevent high intensity drug trafficking areas from meeting their goals, including recommendations for resource allocation, partnerships, or changes in law.
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Enhanced Law Enforcement Support: Section 2, subsection 707(s)(4) provides assistance to Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies for investigations and activities related to the interdiction of fentanyl and other substances.
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Dedicated Prosecutorial Focus: Section 2, subsection 707(t)(1) directs the Attorney General to make available investigative and prosecution resources, including the temporary reassignment of assistant United States attorneys. These attorneys will prioritize the investigation and prosecution of organizations and individuals trafficking in fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- 6/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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