HOUSE 801118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Recognizing the celebration of the Hmong New Year in 2023.

Last Action: 10/25/2023

Actions

2023-05-11Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
2023-05-11Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-53.
2023-05-11Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-53.
2023-03-24Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
2023-03-24Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-03-23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-03-08Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12 .
2023-03-08Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-03-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2023-02-02Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2023-02-02Introduced in House
2023-02-02Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-05-11 (07)

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.

Cosponsors (14)

Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
Rick Allen (R-GA)
Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL)
Mike Garcia (R-CA)
Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
Josh Brecheen (R-OK)
Mike Carey (R-OH)
Brian Babin (R-TX)
Andy Barr (R-KY)
David Kustoff (R-TN)
Clay Higgins (R-LA)
George Santos (R-NY)
Vern Buchanan (R-FL)

Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigration
Customs enforcement
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Trade restrictions

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