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Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3722| House 
| Updated: 10/15/2019
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (6)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a joint task force to enhance border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering the United States. DHS shall report to Congress as to whether it will establish such a task force. If such a task force is established, DHS shall periodically report to Congress on issues such as what additional resources are needed to detect and prevent narcotics from entering the United States. The bill also authorizes DHS joint task forces to engage with and receive assistance from outside DHS, including private sector organizations and federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, or international entities.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5762
Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2018
Jul 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.
Aug 30, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-194.
Sep 26, 2019
Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8022-8024)
Sep 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3722.
Sep 26, 2019
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.
Sep 27, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8071-8072)
Sep 27, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 1 (Roll no. 554). (text: 09/26/2019 CR H8022-8023)
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Sep 27, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5762
    Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2018


  • July 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 17, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 17, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 30, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.


  • August 30, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-194.


  • September 26, 2019
    Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 26, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8022-8024)


  • September 26, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3722.


  • September 26, 2019
    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.


  • September 27, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8071-8072)


  • September 27, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 1 (Roll no. 554). (text: 09/26/2019 CR H8022-8023)
    View Vote


  • September 27, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 15, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDrug trafficking and controlled substancesExecutive agency funding and structureIntergovernmental relationsPublic-private cooperation

Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3722| House 
| Updated: 10/15/2019
Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a joint task force to enhance border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from entering the United States. DHS shall report to Congress as to whether it will establish such a task force. If such a task force is established, DHS shall periodically report to Congress on issues such as what additional resources are needed to detect and prevent narcotics from entering the United States. The bill also authorizes DHS joint task forces to engage with and receive assistance from outside DHS, including private sector organizations and federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, or international entities.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5762
Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2018
Jul 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.
Aug 30, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-194.
Sep 26, 2019
Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8022-8024)
Sep 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3722.
Sep 26, 2019
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.
Sep 27, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8071-8072)
Sep 27, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 1 (Roll no. 554). (text: 09/26/2019 CR H8022-8023)
View Vote
Sep 27, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5762
    Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2018


  • July 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 17, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 17, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 30, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.


  • August 30, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-194.


  • September 26, 2019
    Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 26, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8022-8024)


  • September 26, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3722.


  • September 26, 2019
    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.


  • September 27, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8071-8072)


  • September 27, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 1 (Roll no. 554). (text: 09/26/2019 CR H8022-8023)
    View Vote


  • September 27, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 15, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (6)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDrug trafficking and controlled substancesExecutive agency funding and structureIntergovernmental relationsPublic-private cooperation