HR7180Referred to Committee

Countering Captagon and Narcotics Post-Assad Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-21
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

J. French Hill
J. French Hill
Republican · AR · Representative
Votes with party: 97.4% (546 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (2)

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-01-21

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would authorize the U.S. government to take action against drug trafficking networks in Syria and the Middle East, particularly targeting the production and distribution of Captagon (an illegal stimulant drug) that has surged since the fall of Assad's regime. The legislation likely aims to disrupt these criminal operations through sanctions, law enforcement cooperation with other countries, and support for regional partners working to stop the drug trade. It would affect international drug trafficking organizations, foreign governments cooperating with the U.S., and potentially American military or intelligence operations in the region.

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