Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Bipartisan US Bill Targets Chinese Networks Over Fentanyl Flow
Four US lawmakers want stronger penalties for groups in China linked to illegal fentanyl trafficking.
Their bill is called the CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act.
It would target chemical companies, online sellers, ships, ports and financial networks.
The bill focuses on groups that knowingly or recklessly help make, sell or move fentanyl or its ingredients.
It could also restrict some foreign bank accounts used for drug-related transactions.
The lawmakers say fentanyl has badly harmed American communities.
They cited allegations that Chinese government-linked entities subsidized fentanyl precursor production.
No specific companies or banks would be sanctioned immediately under the bill.
Future sanctions would depend on findings by the president or US agencies.
Ro Khanna, John Moolenaar, Dan Newhouse and Jake Auchincloss reintroduced the CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act.
The bill would target Chinese manufacturers, online vendors, ports, vessels and financial networks accused of facilitating fentanyl trafficking.
It would expand sanctions to entities that knowingly or recklessly transport, sell or financially support illicit synthetic narcotics.
The measure would allow restrictions on certain correspondent and payable-through accounts used to facilitate trafficking transactions.
The lawmakers cited fentanyl’s role in fatal US overdoses but did not name companies or institutions for immediate sanctions.
- Who
- US lawmakers Ro Khanna, John Moolenaar, Dan Newhouse and Jake Auchincloss introduced the bill.
- What
- They reintroduced the CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act, which would expand sanctions against entities accused of facilitating fentanyl trafficking.
- When
- The legislation was reintroduced on Tuesday.
- Where
- The legislation was introduced in the United States Congress in Washington.
- Why
- The lawmakers said the measure is intended to stop fentanyl and precursor chemicals from reaching the United States and hold responsible networks accountable.
- Bill
- CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act
- Sponsors
- Ro Khanna, John Moolenaar, Dan Newhouse and Jake Auchincloss
- Potential targets
- Chinese chemical manufacturers, online vendors, ports, vessels and financial networks
- Conduct covered
- Knowingly or recklessly producing, selling, transporting or financially facilitating illicit synthetic narcotics
- Financial measures
- The president could restrict certain correspondent and payable-through accounts used to facilitate trafficking transactions
- Existing authority
- The bill would codify and expand sanctions authorities established by Executive Order 14059
- Immediate sanctions
- The lawmakers did not identify particular companies, vessels, ports, marketplaces or financial institutions for immediate sanctions