The Nitazene Sanctions Act amends the Fentanyl Sanctions Act to address nitazene trafficking and impose sanctions on entities in China and foreign.
The Nitazene Sanctions Act amends the Fentanyl Sanctions Act to include nitazene, a potent synthetic opioid, within its scope. It expands the definition of "foreign opioid trafficker" to include entities in China and foreign governments involved in opioid trafficking. The President can impose sanctions on these entities. The Act also requires a report on China's role in nitazene production and strategies to combat its flow. Additionally, it extends the duration of sanctions under the Fentanyl Sanctions Act from 5 to 10 years.
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