VoterlyH.R. 2142: INTERDICT Act
115th Congress · Sponsored from Massachusetts · Became law
What this bill does
(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.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2017-04-25
- Policy area Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Cosponsors 18
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 115-112.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3] introduced H.R. 2142. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 2142? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 2142 do?
(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) Th…
Who sponsored H.R. 2142?
Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3] (D) of Massachusetts is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 2142?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 2142 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.R. 2142 became law.