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HB6978: Combating Online Fentanyl Trafficking Act

: Joseph Neguse (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jan 11, 2024
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Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To establish incentive pay for positions requiring specialized skills to combat fentanyl trafficking, and for other purposes.

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This bill would create higher pay for federal employees with specialized skills needed to fight fentanyl trafficking online. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid often sold illegally over the internet. The bill aims to attract and keep skilled workers in positions focused on stopping this trafficking. It has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been assigned to a for review.

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