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S 63

An Act relative to establishing a food justice frontline

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jamie Eldridge and 1 co-sponsor

The CBW Fentanyl Act aims to counter Beijing's weaponization of fentanyl by creating a foreign-policy framework to deter and disrupt Beijing-linked fentanyl networks.

Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
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Bill Summary · S 63

Summary of S. 63 — CBW Fentanyl Act (Countering Beijing’s Weaponization of Fentanyl Act)

Overview

S. 63 is a Senate bill introduced on January 9, 2025, titled the Countering Beijing’s Weaponization of Fentanyl Act (CBW Fentanyl Act). The introduced text, as provided, establishes the official short title for the measure but does not list a full set of provisions. The bill appears to address foreign policy and national security concerns related to fentanyl and the role of Beijing.

Purpose and Intent

  • Primary aim (as stated by the bill’s title): Counter Beijing’s weaponization of fentanyl.
  • The focus suggested by the title implies a policy framework to deter, disrupt, or respond to fentanyl-related activities that the sponsors view as being directed or facilitated by Beijing. No specific policy mechanisms are included in the text provided.

Key Provisions (Provision Text Not Included)

  • The available content does not include the substantive sections of the bill (e.g., authorities, programs, sanctions, funding, reporting requirements, or enforcement mechanisms).
  • The only explicit textual provision available is the act’s citation: “This Act may be cited as the Countering Beijing’s Weaponization of Fentanyl Act or the CBW Fentanyl Act.”

Note: Because the actual legislative text with provisions is not provided, a detailed, clause-by-clause summary cannot be given. The summary below reflects only information available from the bill’s introduction.

Procedural History

  • Introduction date: January 9, 2025 (Introduced in the Senate).
  • Immediate actions on introduction:
    • Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Status: At the introduction and committee referral stage; no further legislative steps are listed in the provided information.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Jim Banks.
  • Cosponsors: Tom Cotton, Bernie Moreno.

Potential Impact (High-Level)

  • Given the title, potential areas of impact could include:
    • Diplomatic and foreign policy initiatives aimed at countering fentanyl supply chains linked to Beijing.
    • Enhanced oversight or coordination with international partners on fentanyl trafficking.
    • Possible authorities or tools (e.g., sanctions, reporting requirements, or interagency coordination) typical of foreign-relations-focused legislation.
  • Specific agencies, programs, funding, and timelines would depend on the enacted text and committee amendments, which are not provided here.

Next Steps and Timeline

  • If advanced by the Committee on Foreign Relations, the bill could proceed to full Senate consideration, potentially with amendments.
  • Any future actions (markup, floor vote, conference) would depend on committee activity and broader legislative priorities.

Bottom Line

S. 63 introduces the CBW Fentanyl Act with the stated aim of countering Beijing’s weaponization of fentanyl. At this stage, only the formal citation and basic sponsorship/Referral information are known; the actual policy provisions, implementation details, and funding (if any) are not included in the provided text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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