Congress Proposes Stricter Mail Tracking and Higher Penalties to Block Fentanyl Shipments
Stalled
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The bill creates a new federal crime for knowingly misrepresenting the country of origin on international mail shipments, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and fines. People involved in shipping schemes that falsify origin information — even if not directly involved in drug trafficking — could face serious federal charges and a permanent criminal record on top of existing mail fraud penalties.
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The STOP Act 2.0 would sunset waivers for countries failing to provide advanced electronic data on international packages within five years. It also creates a new criminal penalty for mislabeling package contents to avoid detection by Customs and Border Protection.
The bill seeks to increase criminal penalties for mail fraud involving misrepresentation of the country of origin for international shipments, with potential imprisonment for up to five years. It also terminates the authority to exempt certain countries from electronic tracking requirements.
The legislation mandates annual compliance reports from the Secretary of Homeland Security to Congress, detailing package searches and seizures. It also empowers DHS to seize and forfeit shipments that violate the new origin-reporting rules designed to stop fentanyl trafficking.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
STOP Act 2.0
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