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Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7586| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2022
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States. Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that introduction of certain controlled substances (e.g., opiates, stimulants, or fentanyl-related substances) from that country poses a risk to public health. HHS must consult with the Department of Justice in making the determination.
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Timeline
Apr 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 27, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 27, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Border security and unlawful immigrationCustoms enforcementDrug trafficking and controlled substancesInfectious and parasitic diseasesTrade restrictions

Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7586| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2022
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States. Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that introduction of certain controlled substances (e.g., opiates, stimulants, or fentanyl-related substances) from that country poses a risk to public health. HHS must consult with the Department of Justice in making the determination.
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Timeline
Apr 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 27, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 27, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCustoms enforcementDrug trafficking and controlled substancesInfectious and parasitic diseasesTrade restrictions