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Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-801| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2023
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (14)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7586
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 8, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12 .
Mar 8, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
May 11, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
May 11, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-53.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7586
    Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 8, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12 .


  • March 8, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.


  • May 11, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 36.


  • May 11, 2023
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-53.

Health

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

Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-801| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2023
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023 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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7586
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 8, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12 .
Mar 8, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
May 11, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
May 11, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-53.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7586
    Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 8, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12 .


  • March 8, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.


  • May 11, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 36.


  • May 11, 2023
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-53.
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (14)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Vern Buchanan (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