Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB3587

Introduced
5/22/23  

Caption

Dark Web Interdiction Act

Impact

If enacted, HB 3587 would integrate new legislative measures into the Controlled Substances Act, making it explicitly unlawful to deliver, distribute, or dispense controlled substances over the dark web. The bill also proposes the creation of a Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Task Force within the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This task force would be dedicated to detecting, disrupting, and dismantling illicit marketplaces, aiming to increase the effectiveness of coordinated law enforcement efforts across federal, state, and local levels.

Summary

House Bill 3587, officially known as the Dark Web Interdiction Act, seeks to prohibit the delivery of controlled substances by means of the dark web. The bill recognizes the unique challenges posed by the anonymity provided by the dark web, which facilitates the distribution of illegal drugs and contributes to the ongoing substance abuse crisis across the United States. To combat these issues, the legislation establishes penalties for individuals who knowingly deliver or distribute controlled substances through these illicit platforms.

Contention

The bill has been introduced amid ongoing debates regarding the extent of government regulation and how best to address the public health crisis associated with opioid distribution. Some opposition may arise from concerns over privacy and the potential for overreach in the scope of monitoring online activities. The challenges presented by the dark web necessitate a careful balance between effective law enforcement and respecting individual liberties, which could fuel discussions regarding the ethical implications of the methods employed by law enforcement agencies.

Companion Bills

US SB1728

Related Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2023

Previously Filed As

US SB1728

Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2023

US SB1975

Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2025

US HB5266

Interdiction of Fentanyl in Postal Mail at Federal Prisons Act

US SB1857

ANTI-Drugs Act Assisting Narcotics and Trafficking officers in Interdicting Drugs Act

US HB3570

Comprehensive Response to Fentanyl-Related Substances and Fentanyl-Laced Substances Act

US HB3470

Keeping All Students Safe Act

US HB3550

Safe Interactions Act of 2023

US HB3503

NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2023

US HB3194

U.S. Citizenship Act Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act

US HB3561

PATIENT Act of 2023 Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency Act of 2023

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