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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3011)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8057-8059; text: CR H8058)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2142.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8096)
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).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
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)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-112.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3011)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8057-8059; text: CR H8058)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2142.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8096)
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).
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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3011)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8057-8059; text: CR H8058)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2142.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8096)
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).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
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)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-112.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3011)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-317.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8057-8059; text: CR H8058)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2142.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8096)
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).