End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2026
Rep. Larsen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide $350 Million for Local Fentanyl Task Forces
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward.
Legislative Progress
The bill has bipartisan support and addresses a popular issue, but many drug-related bills struggle to move through the full legislative process without being part of a larger package.
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Personal Impact
By funding more law enforcement officers, equipment, and multi-jurisdictional task forces focused on opioid trafficking, this bill would likely lead to more drug-related arrests and prosecutions. People involved in the distribution of opioids, even at lower levels, could face increased law enforcement attention. This could result in more people gaining criminal records related to drug offenses.
State Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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WA Legislators Bill Expands Funding for Local Drug Task Forces to Combat Opioids
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joined colleagues Dan Newhouse and Rick Larsen to introduce the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act. The bill establishes a dedicated federal funding stream for multi-jurisdictional task forces to combat opioid trafficking.
WA Legislators Bill Expands Funding for Local Drug Task Forces to Combat Opioids
The bipartisan legislation aims to help multi-jurisdictional drug task forces combat opioid trafficking in Washington state and across the country. It would expand the DOJ's Anti-Heroin Task Force program to include fentanyl and other opioids.
WSNIA presents 2024 Congressional Member of the Year Award to Rep. Rick Larsen
The article highlights Rep. Larsen's work on the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act, noting his efforts to secure dedicated federal funding for multi-jurisdictional task forces (MJTFs) to combat the opioid crisis.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2026
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