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INTERDICT Act

USA115th CongressHR-2142| House 
| Updated: 1/10/2018
Niki Tsongas

Niki Tsongas

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (18)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(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.

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Timeline
Apr 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 2, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3011)
May 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Sep 7, 2017
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Sep 7, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 7, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
Sep 21, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.
Oct 23, 2017
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 23, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8057-8059; text: CR H8058)
Oct 23, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2142.
Oct 23, 2017
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.
Oct 24, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8096)
Oct 24, 2017
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).
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Oct 24, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 25, 2017
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 21, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)
Dec 21, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)
Dec 22, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 29, 2017
Presented to President.
Jan 10, 2018
Signed by President.
Jan 10, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-112.
  • April 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • May 2, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3011)


  • May 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • September 7, 2017
    Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.


  • September 7, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 7, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 21, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.


  • September 21, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.


  • October 23, 2017
    Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 23, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8057-8059; text: CR H8058)


  • October 23, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2142.


  • October 23, 2017
    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.


  • October 24, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8096)


  • October 24, 2017
    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).
    View Vote


  • October 24, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 25, 2017
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 21, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)


  • December 21, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)


  • December 22, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 29, 2017
    Presented to President.


  • January 10, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • January 10, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-112.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 115-708: A bill to improve the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United States, and for other purposes.
ChemistryCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

INTERDICT Act

USA115th CongressHR-2142| House 
| Updated: 1/10/2018
(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.

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Timeline
Apr 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 2, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3011)
May 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Sep 7, 2017
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Sep 7, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 7, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
Sep 21, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.
Oct 23, 2017
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 23, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8057-8059; text: CR H8058)
Oct 23, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2142.
Oct 23, 2017
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.
Oct 24, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8096)
Oct 24, 2017
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).
View Vote
Oct 24, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 25, 2017
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 21, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)
Dec 21, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)
Dec 22, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 29, 2017
Presented to President.
Jan 10, 2018
Signed by President.
Jan 10, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-112.
  • April 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • May 2, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3011)


  • May 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • September 7, 2017
    Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.


  • September 7, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 7, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 21, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.


  • September 21, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.


  • October 23, 2017
    Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 23, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8057-8059; text: CR H8058)


  • October 23, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2142.


  • October 23, 2017
    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.


  • October 24, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8096)


  • October 24, 2017
    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).
    View Vote


  • October 24, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 25, 2017
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 21, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)


  • December 21, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)


  • December 22, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 29, 2017
    Presented to President.


  • January 10, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • January 10, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-112.
Niki Tsongas

Niki Tsongas

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (18)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 115-708: A bill to improve the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United States, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ChemistryCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management