A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Countering Beijing's Weaponization of Fentanyl Act," amends the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991. It seeks to impose sanctions on foreign countries in response to chemical or biological programs that cause injury to other nations. The legislation establishes a process where the President must determine if an individual acting for a foreign entity has committed a "covered act." If such an act is determined, specific initial sanctions are applied to the associated country. The bill further outlines intermediate and final stages of sanctions based on the foreign country's response and compliance.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The bill targets the production and distribution of fentanyl precursors used in chemical or biological programs.
- Scored +3
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill provides mechanisms for victims to receive restitution from foreign entities for harm caused by chemical or biological programs.
- Scored +2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill seeks to hold foreign entities accountable for actions that damage other nations, thereby upholding international norms.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill mandates the suspension of all scientific cooperative programs and agreements with targeted foreign countries.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Accountability for Harmful Programs: The bill targets individuals who are officials, employees, or agents of foreign governmental entities who commit acts involving chemical or biological programs—including those for benzylfentanyl, 4-anilinopiperidine, or norfentanyl precursors—that result in injury or damage to another country (Section 2; Section 311).
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Restitution for Victims: The bill allows for the termination of sanctions if the foreign country makes restitution to persons harmed by the covered act, including United States nationals (Section 310(d)(1)(B)).
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Increased Transparency: The President is required to consider whether a foreign governmental entity attempted to conceal information or if they have voluntarily disclosed substantive information regarding the covered act (Section 306(a)(2)(B)(iii-iv)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Economic and Scientific Restrictions: The bill mandates the suspension of all scientific cooperative programs and agreements between the United States and the targeted country (Section 310(a)(1)).
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Trade and Procurement Limitations: Sanctions include prohibitions on the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of specific items, as well as prohibitions on procuring goods or services from persons in the targeted country's chemical or biological sectors (Section 310(a)(2); Section 310(a)(3)).
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Reduction in Foreign Assistance: If a foreign government does not adequately address the covered act, the President may be required to terminate assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, excluding urgent humanitarian or food assistance (Section 310(b)(2)(A)).
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Financial Restrictions: Under certain conditions, the President must prohibit transactions involving foreign commerce or transfers of credit and payment to financial institutions that involve the financial interest of the sanctioned country (Section 310(c)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill targets the production and distribution of fentanyl precursors used in chemical or biological programs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill mandates the suspension of all scientific cooperative programs and agreements with targeted foreign countries.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill provides mechanisms for victims to receive restitution from foreign entities for harm caused by chemical or biological programs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill seeks to hold foreign entities accountable for actions that damage other nations, thereby upholding international norms.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill establishes accountability for chemical or biological programs that cause harm to foreign nations.
- 2/12/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey