CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act
Latest action (24 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10138, the CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act, would authorize the President to impose sanctions on individuals or entities determined to be involved in the production or distribution of illicit synthetic narcotics originating from or connected to the People's Republic of China. These sanctions would involve blocking assets and prohibiting transactions with specified foreign persons and entities, including certain PRC-owned ports, ships, online marketplaces, and government entities. The bill also maintains existing sanctions established by Executive Order 14059 and allows for financial sanctions on foreign institutions facilitating significant transactions related to these activities.
The bill affects foreign individuals and entities, particularly those involved in the production or distribution of illicit synthetic narcotics, or those facilitating such activities through transactions or material support connected to the People's Republic of China. It also impacts foreign financial institutions by allowing the Treasury Secretary to impose conditions on their U.S. accounts if they engage in significant transactions on behalf of sanctioned foreign persons. Exceptions are included for U.S. intelligence and law enforcement activities, and for the importation of goods.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 24, 2026, and referred to multiple committees for consideration. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet passed either the House or the Senate. If it moves forward, it would need to be approved by both chambers of Congress and then signed into law by the President to take effect.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10138 do?
- H.R. 10138, the CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act, would authorize the President to impose sanctions on individuals or entities determined to be involved in the production or distribution of illicit synthetic narcotics originating from or connected to the People's Republic of China. These sanctions would involve blocking assets and prohibiting transactions with specified foreign persons and entities, including certain PRC-owned ports, ships, online marketplaces, and government entities. The bill also maintains existing sanctions established by Executive Order 14059 and allows for financial sanctions on foreign institutions facilitating significant transactions related to these activities. The bill affects foreign individuals and entities, particularly those involved in the production or distribution of illicit synthetic narcotics, or those facilitating such activities through transactions or material support connected to the People's Republic of China. It also impacts foreign financial institutions by allowing the Treasury Secretary to impose conditions on their U.S. accounts if they engage in significant transactions on behalf of sanctioned foreign persons. Exceptions are included for U.S. intelligence and law enforcement activities, and for the importation of goods. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 24, 2026, and referred to multiple committees for consideration. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet passed either the House or the Senate. If it moves forward, it would need to be approved by both chambers of Congress and then signed into law by the President to take effect.
- Has H.R. 10138 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Aug 2026, H.R. 10138 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10138?
- H.R. 10138 was sponsored by Rep. Jake Auchincloss [D-MA4] (Democrat-MA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10138?
- Introduced (24 Aug 2026).
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