Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022

Summary

Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022 This bill establishes enhanced criminal penalties for distributing controlled substances via the dark web. It also establishes other programs and requirements to address the use of the dark web for illicit drug activities. ( Dark web means the portions of the internet with hidden sites and services that (1) are not generally searchable, and (2) can only be accessed with specialized devices or services that conceal the identities and locations of users.) Specifically, the bill provides an enhanced criminal penalty for delivering, distributing, or dispensing controlled substances via the dark web. The bill also provides statutory authority for the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Task Force, which supports the investigation and prosecution of drug offenses committed via the dark web domestically and internationally. In addition, the Department of Justice must report on how and to what extent virtual currencies are used for opioid distribution via the dark web.

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Timeline

1. 30 March 2022

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 March 2022

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 March 2022

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 March 2022

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

5. 1 November 2022

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 30 March 2022 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 30 March 2022

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 30 March 2022

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 March 2022

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Sponsors

• Chris Pappas · D · Sponsor
• Tony Gonzales · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] · D · Cosponsor
• Eric Swalwell · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing
• · hsif00 · Standing
• · hsba00 · Standing

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