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US HB1569: CATCH Fentanyl Act Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful Fentanyl Act

Introduced United States (Federal)

Last verified May 4, 2026 · official bill text

HB1569 · where it stands

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In one paragraph

The CATCH Fentanyl Act proposes a federal pilot program to assess technology for enhancing cargo inspections at U.S. land ports of entry.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you operate at land ports of entry, you must implement fentanyl detection technology by the pilot program's start date or face penalties.

What this means

The CATCH Fentanyl Act introduces a federal pilot program aimed at assessing the use of technology to expedite and enhance cargo inspections at U.S. land ports of entry.

Key provisions

  1. Establishment of a federal pilot program to assess technology for enhancing cargo inspections at land ports of entry

Latest legislative action

Aug 15, 2025. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.

Full analysis

The CATCH Fentanyl Act, formally titled the Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful Fentanyl Act, has been introduced to establish a federal pilot program focused on using technology to speed up and enhance cargo inspections at land ports of entry along the U.S. border. The official description of the bill focuses on enhancing the cargo inspection process without specifically mentioning fentanyl. Details about the scope, duration, and specific agencies responsible for the pilot program are not specified in this analysis.

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