The bill additionally seeks to strengthen the interception of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the United States through the mail or by express consignment operators or carriers.
It defines a “chemical screening device” to include an immunoassay, narcotics field-test kit, infrared spectrophotometer, mass spectrometer, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, Raman spectrophotometer, or other scientific instrument capable of collecting data that can be interpreted to determine if such substances are present.
Under the legislation, the postmaster general would be required to increase the number of chemical screening devices available to the Postal Service and provide additional devices as necessary to intercept illegally imported drugs, including substances shipped through the mail or by express consignment operators and carriers.
The postmaster general would also be required to dedicate an appropriate number of personnel, including scientists, to interpret screening data during all operational hours.
The measure authorizes $9 million for screening equipment, personnel, scientists, and other resources intended to prevent, detect, and intercept the unlawful importation of fentanyl and other covered substances.
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