,,ii #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ebhe ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #be1 #bjbd,ms4 ,cantwell 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,baldwin1 ,ms4 ,rosen1 ,mr4 ,tester1 and ,mr4 ,lujn7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to stop the shipment of illicit synthetic drugs via transportation networks in the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,stop ,smuggling ,illicit ,synthetic ,drugs on ,u4,s4 ,transportation ,networks ,act of #bjbd4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #c4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #d4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,use of canines and non-intrusive advanced technology to disrupt interstate transportation of illicit synthetic drugs,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajb4 ,development of comprehensive national strategy to prevent illicit synthetic drug smuggling through ,united ,states transportation systems to protect transportation security and interstate commerce4,sec4 #ajc4 ,development of strategy to accelerate research and development of non-intrusive1 advanced inspection technologies to detect illicit synthetic drugs4,sec4 #ajd4 ,expanded non-intrusive inspections at ports of entry4,sec4 #aje4 ,civil cargo inspection program4,sec4 #ajf4 ,land-based transportation inspection programs4,sec4 #ajg4 ,,nhtsa public service announcement campaign4,sec4 #ajh4 ,maritime transportation inspection program4,sec4 #aji4 ,grant program for use of non-intrusive and other advanced technology and canines for ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies for civil cargo and land transportation4,sec4 #aaj4 ,additional requirements for canines used in inspection programs4,sec4 #aaa4 ,annual briefing4,sec4 #aab4 ,limitations and protections4,sec4 #aac4 ,requirements for inspection program participation and receipt of grant awards4,sec4 #aad4 ,duration4,sec4 #aae4 ,rules of construction4,,title ,,ii--,additional measures to combat illicit synthetic drug trafficking on ,united ,states transportation systems,sec4 #bja4 ,transportation ,security ,administration4,sec4 #bjb4 ,strategy and plan for ,coast ,guard interdiction of illicit synthetic drugs in the maritime environment4,sec4 #bjc4 ,pilot program on improving crime scene investigations and death investigations involving illicit synthetic drugs4,sec4 #bjd4 ,authorization and expansion of ,rapid ,drug ,analysis and ,research program4,sec4 #bje4 ,emerging drugs pilot program4,sec4 #bjf4 ,national ,science ,foundation pilot program to combat illicit synthetic drugs4,sec4 #bjg4 ,public-private task force4 #b4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 fentanyl and other illicit synthetic drugs pose a threat to the national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 drug traffickers exploit the ,united ,states transportation network to smuggle such drugs into1 out of1 and through the ,united ,states2 7#c7 this exploitation-- 7,a7 undermines transportation security2 and 7,b7 could result in significant disruptions to interstate commerce2 7#d7 this ,act relies on existing agency authorities and does not establish a new national screening framework distinct from any such framework in existence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#e7 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law enforcement agencies need additional resources to acquire advanced technologies and canines to conduct non-intrusive inspections for illicit synthetic drugs4 #c4 ,rule of construction ,nothing is this ,act shall be construed to modify any ,federal law or regulation pertaining to searches for and seizures of illicit synthetic drugs as applied to ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law enforcement4 #d4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,illicit ,the term illicit means1 with respect to synthetic drugs1 transporting1 manufacturing1 possessing1 distributing1 dispensing1 purchasing1 selling1 importing1 or exporting in violation of ,federal law4 7#b7 ,synthetic drugs ,the term synthetic drugs means fentanyl1 fentanyl analogues1 fentanyl-related substances1 methamphetamine1 xylazine1 and other controlled substances 7as that term is defined in section #ajb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb77 and controlled substance analogues that are produced by means of chemical synthesis4 ,i ,use of canines and non-intrusive advanced technology to disrupt interstate transportation of illicit synthetic drugs #aja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7#b7 ,amtrak ,the term ,amtrak means the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,f7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,cargo2 civil aircraft ,the terms cargo and civil aircraft have the meanings given those terms in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,covered law ,the term covered law means-- 7,a7 the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq472 7,b7 the ,controlled ,substances ,import and ,export ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #iea et seq472 and 7,c7 any other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law relating to controlled substances1 including the possession1 distribution1 sale1 detection1 interdiction1 import1 or export of controlled substances4 7#f7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given that term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#g7 ,local government2 ,state ,the terms local government and ,state have the meanings given those terms in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja74 7#h7 ,railroad ,the term railroad has the meaning given that term in section #bjajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajb4 ,development of comprehensive national strategy to prevent illicit synthetic drug smuggling through ,united ,states transportation systems to protect transportation security and interstate commerce ,the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 in consultation and coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,attorney ,general1 and representatives of the private sector and unions representing transportation workers1 shall-- 7#a7 develop a comprehensive national strategy that-- 7,a7 prevents the smuggling of illicit synthetic drugs through ,united ,states transportation systems2 7,b7 protects transportation security2 7,c7 prevents disruptions to interstate commerce2 and 7,d7 does not unduly delay or interfere with the free flow of goods and services in interstate commerce or the movement of people2 and 7#b7 not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing the implementation of the strategy developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 #ajc4 ,development of strategy to accelerate research and development of non-intrusive1 advanced inspection technologies to detect illicit synthetic drugs 7a7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7#e7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#f7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#g7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#h7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy and the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 in consultation and coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,secretary of ,commerce 7acting through the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology71 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 and the ,attorney ,general1 shall-- 7#a7 develop a joint strategy to accelerate research and development and deployment of non-intrusive1 advanced inspection technologies and other advanced inspection technologies to detect illicit synthetic drugs1 such as artificial intelligence and quantum hybrid computing and integration of multiple data sources2 and 7#b7 not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit a report on such strategy to the appropriate congressional committees4 #ajd4 ,expanded non-intrusive inspections at ports of entry 7a7 ,inspection of all vehicles and trains at land ports of entry ,beginning not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner for ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall carry out non-intrusive inspections of each motor vehicle and train entering the ,united ,states through a land port of entry to detect illicit synthetic drugs1 including fentanyl and its analogs4 7b7 ,inspections of civil air cargo ,beginning not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner for ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall carry out non-intrusive inspections of at least #ej percent of all cargo transported on civil aircraft entering the ,united ,states through an international airport to detect illicit synthetic drugs1 including fentanyl and its analogs4 ,such inspections shall increase by #aj percent per year until #ajj percent of cargo transported on civil aircraft entering the ,united ,states through an international airport is inspected4 7c7 ,inspections of maritime cargo ,beginning not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner for ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 in coordination with the ,commissioner of the ,united ,state ,coast ,guard1 shall carry out non-intrusive inspections of at least #ej percent of all cargo transported on marine vessels entering the ,united ,states through an international seaport to detect illicit synthetic drugs1 including fentanyl and its analogs4 ,such inspections shall increase by #aj percent per year until #ajj percent of cargo transported on marine vessels entering the ,united ,states through an international seaport is inspected4 7d7 ,guidelines for inspections and subsequent activities ,the ,commissioner for ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall-- 7#a7 develop guidelines-- 7,a7 establishing the criteria for initiating an inspection1 search1 seizure1 or other activity required under this section2 7,b7 describing how such activities should be carried out2 and 7,c7 specifying where such activities may be conducted2 and 7#b7 develop and implement a plan to ensure inspections1 searches1 seizures1 and other activities required under this section-- 7,a7 are lawful and comply with the ,fourth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states and other federally protected rights2 7,b7 do not unduly prolong delays to goods and persons traveling in interstate commerce2 7,c7 are not performed with discriminatory intent or purpose2 7,d7 are carried out in a standardized manner and in accordance with the guidelines developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,e7 do not unreasonably interfere with or compromise other lawful inspections1 screenings1 and business operations4 7e7 ,funding ,the activities required under this section shall be funded through the ,department of the ,treasury ,forfeiture ,fund established under section #igje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aje4 ,civil cargo inspection program 7a7 ,civil cargo inspection program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a program for-- 7,a7 detecting illicit synthetic drugs transported in and through the ,united ,states using cargo transported by civil aircraft outside ports of entry2 and 7,b7 aiding in the enforcement of covered laws relating to such transportation4 7#b7 ,manner of detection ,the detection of illicit synthetic drugs described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be carried out through random1 non-intrusive inspections of cargo transported by civil aircraft utilizing prevailing and emerging technologies and canines4 7b7 ,interagency coordination ,the ,administrator shall carry out the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 in coordination with-- 7#a7 the ,attorney ,general2 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#c7 the ,executive ,associate ,director of ,homeland ,security ,investigations2 7#d7 the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7#e7 the ,postmaster ,general2 7#f7 the ,chief ,postal ,inspector of the ,postal ,inspection ,service2 and 7#g7 any other ,federal agency the ,administrator deems appropriate4 7c7 ,inspections ,any ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 or local law enforcement officer designated by the ,administrator may conduct inspections as part of the program established pursuant to subsection 7a71 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,attorney ,general4 7d7 ,consultation ,in establishing the program pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consult with relevant labor organizations representing employees to identify procedures for inspecting and interdicting cargo in a manner that limits impacts to interstate transportation and airport operations4 7e7 ,training for program participants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,united ,states ,attorney ,general1 shall develop training materials and conduct training based on such materials for all ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies participating in the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 to ensure inspections are carried out effectively1 safely1 lawfully1 and in a standardized manner4 7#b7 ,content of training materials ,the training developed and conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an overview of the purpose of the program required under subsection 7a72 7,b7 information and exercises relating to preventing occupational exposure to illicit synthetic drugs and the use of personal protective equipment2 7,c7 the contents of the relevant guidelines and plan established pursuant to section #aab2 7,d7 procedures for lawfully conducting non-intrusive inspections2 and 7,e7 live exercises to simulate inspections4 7#c7 ,requirements ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies participating in the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall complete such training before carrying out any inspections authorized under this section4 #ajf4 ,land-based transportation inspection programs 7a7 ,rail inspection program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a program for-- 7,a7 detecting illicit synthetic drugs transported in and through ,united ,states by passenger rail and freight rail networks outside ports of entry2 and 7,b7 aiding in the enforcement of covered laws relating to such transportation4 7#b7 ,manner of detection ,the detection of illicit synthetic drugs described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be carried out through random1 non-intrusive inspections of intercity passenger rail and freight rail networks utilizing prevailing and emerging technologies and canines4 7#c7 ,interagency coordination ,the ,administrator shall carry out the program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in coordination with the ,attorney ,general2 and 7,b7 in consultation with-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7ii7 the ,executive ,associate ,director of ,homeland ,security ,investigations2 7iii7 the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7iv7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration2 7v7 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of ,amtrak2 7vi7 the head of railroad police as determined by the railroad for all ,class ,i railroads2 7vii7 the ,postmaster ,general2 7viii7 the ,chief ,postal ,inspector of the ,postal ,inspection ,service2 and 7ix7 any other ,federal agency the ,administrator deems appropriate4 7#d7 ,inspections ,any ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 or local law enforcement officer designated by the ,administrator may conduct inspections as part of the program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,attorney ,general4 ,any inspections conducted as part of such program along railroad property shall be done in coordination with the railroad that owns such property4 7#e7 ,passenger rail ,in establishing the program for passenger rail pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,attorney ,general and the ,chief ,executive ,officer of ,amtrak shall consult with ,indian tribes and coordinate with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies to resolve program implementation and enforcement of ,federal drug trafficking laws pursuant to the program1 including-- 7,a7 implementation and enforcement in ,indian ,country and rural areas with limited jail space or detention capabilities2 7,b7 the need for ongoing cooperation and coordination with ,tribal law enforcement agencies2 and 7,c7 additional ,federal resources1 including additional ,federal law enforcement presence1 in ,indian country and rural areas4 7#f7 ,application ,the pilot program for passenger rail shall consider the unique public safety needs of passenger rail routes in rural areas and in ,indian country4 7b7 ,commercial trucking inspection program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a program for-- 7,a7 detecting illicit synthetic drugs transported in and through the interior ,united ,states by commercial motor vehicles2 and 7,b7 aiding in the enforcement of covered laws relating to such transportation4 7#b7 ,manner of detection ,the detection of illicit synthetic drugs described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be carried out through random1 non-intrusive inspections of cargo transported by commercial motor vehicles utilizing prevailing and emerging technologies and canines4 7#c7 ,interagency coordination ,the ,administrator shall carry out the program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in coordination with the ,attorney ,general2 and 7,b7 in consultation with-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7ii7 the ,executive ,associate ,director of ,homeland ,security ,investigations2 7iii7 the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7iv7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration2 7v7 the ,postmaster ,general2 7vi7 the ,chief ,postal ,inspector of the ,postal ,inspection ,service2 and 7vii7 any other ,federal agency the ,administrator deems appropriate4 7#d7 ,inspections ,any ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 or local law enforcement officer designated by the ,administrator may conduct inspections as part of the program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,attorney ,general4 7#e7 ,limitation ,any technologies or canines deployed to detect illicit synthetic drugs in cargo transported by commercial motor vehicles-- 7,a7 may only be deployed at weigh stations2 7,b7 may not be deployed in a manner that would enable the scanning1 monitoring1 or other detection or recording of vehicles used by the traveling public in an area not within the boundaries of a weigh station2 and 7,c7 may not unduly prolong delays to goods and persons traveling in interstate commerce or unreasonably interfere with other inspections and lawful commercial operations4 7c7 ,consultation 7#a7 ,in general ,in establishing the program pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall consult with relevant commercial motor carriers1 rail labor organizations representing the employees of commercial motor carriers and rail carriers1 and operators of land ports described in paragraph 7#b7 to identify procedures for inspecting and interdicting cargo in a manner that limits impacts to interstate transportation and rail operations4 7#b7 ,land ports described ,a land port described in this paragraph is-- 7,a7 a land port of entry on the border of the ,united ,states through which commercial freight is moved by rail2 7,b7 a multimodal port or other inland land port1 including a dry port or intermodal terminal1 at which commercial freight is loaded1 unloaded1 or moved by rail2 or 7,c7 any other freight rail terminal4 7d7 ,training for program participants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop training materials and conduct training based on such materials for all ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies participating in a program established pursuant to this section to ensure inspections are carried out effectively1 safely1 lawfully1 and in a standardized manner4 7#b7 ,content of training materials ,the training required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an overview of the purpose of the program2 7,b7 information and exercises relating to preventing occupational exposure to illicit synthetic drugs and the use of personal protective equipment2 7,c7 the contents of the relevant guidelines and plan established pursuant to section #aab2 7,d7 procedures for lawfully conducting non-intrusive inspections2 and 7,e7 live exercises to simulate inspections4 7#c7 ,requirements ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies participating in a program established pursuant to this section shall complete such training before carrying out any inspections authorized under this section4 #ajg4 ,,nhtsa public service announcement campaign ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 in coordination with the ,advertising ,council1 shall develop and implement a national public service announcement campaign relating to the dangers of driving under the influence of fentanyl1 fentanyl analogues1 and other illicit synthetic opioids4 #ajh4 ,maritime transportation inspection program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shall establish a program for-- 7#a7 detecting illicit synthetic drugs outside ports of entry2 and 7#b7 aiding in the enforcement of covered laws by utilizing prevailing and emerging technologies and canines to conduct random1 non-intrusive inspections of cargo transported by maritime vessels4 7b7 ,conduct of inspections ,inspections conducted under the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 may be performed by ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal law enforcement agencies designated by the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,attorney ,general4 7c7 ,consultation ,in establishing the program required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consult with relevant labor organizations representing employees to identify procedures for inspecting and interdicting cargo in a manner that limits impacts to interstate transportation and port operations4 7d7 ,training for program participants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop training materials and conduct training based on such materials for all ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies participating in the program required under subsection 7a7 to ensure inspections conducted under that program are carried out effectively1 safely1 lawfully1 and in a standardized manner4 7#b7 ,elements ,training required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an overview of the purpose of the program required under subsection 7a72 7,b7 information and exercises relating to preventing occupational exposure to illicit synthetic drugs1 including the use of personal protective equipment2 7,c7 the contents of guidelines and plans established pursuant to section #aab that are relevant to carrying out the program2 7,d7 procedures for lawfully conducting non-intrusive inspections2 and 7,e7 live exercises to simulate inspections4 7#c7 ,completion of training ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies participating in the program required under subsection 7a7 shall complete the training required under paragraph 7#a7 before carrying out any inspections under such program4 #aji4 ,grant program for use of non-intrusive and other advanced technology and canines for ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies for civil cargo and land transportation 7a7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may award grants to ,states1 local governments1 and ,indian ,tribes1 including ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies1 if the ,secretary determines the recipients of such grants would-- 7,a7 further the objectives of the programs described in sections #aje1 #ajf1 and #ajh2 and 7,b7 carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,use of funds ,a grant awarded pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be used-- 7,a7 to acquire and conduct training with respect to technology to detect illicit synthetic drugs2 7,b7 to acquire and train canines to detect illicit synthetic drugs2 7,c7 to acquire canine handlers and provide the care for canines described in section #aaj2 and 7,d7 to pay overtime compensation and other investigative expenses incurred by law enforcement agencies in conducting inspections associated with an inspection program established under this title4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,a law enforcement agency of a ,state1 local government1 or ,indian ,tribe or territorial law enforcement agency seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall require a law enforcement agency of a ,state1 territory1 local government1 or ,indian ,tribe seeking a grant under this section to include in the application for such grant information that demonstrates the willingness and ability of the law enforcement agency to conduct activities authorized under this title in accordance with-- 7,a7 the relevant guidelines and plan established pursuant to section #aab2 and 7,b7 the ,fourth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,consultation required ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall consult with ,state and local governments and ,indian ,tribes in developing the grant program established pursuant to this section4 #aaj4 ,additional requirements for canines used in inspection programs 7a7 ,transportation ,security ,administration program ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 shall-- 7#a7 ensure that any canines used in an inspection program or a grant program established pursuant to section #aje or #ajf receive safety training and are certified for synthetic drug detection2 and 7#b7 require the head of each relevant ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal law enforcement agency to provide testing equipment1 naloxone1 and other protective measures for any canines used in such an inspection program or grant program4 7b7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection program ,the ,commissioner for ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture1 shall-- 7#a7 ensure that any canines used in an inspection program or a grant program established pursuant to section #ajh receive safety training and are certified for synthetic drug detection2 and 7#b7 require the head of each relevant ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal law enforcement agency to provide testing equipment1 naloxone1 and other protective measures for any canines used in such an inspection program or grant program4 #aaa4 ,annual briefing ,the head of each relevant ,federal agency shall annually brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the status and effectiveness of each program established pursuant to this title for which such head is responsible4 #aab4 ,limitations and protections 7a7 ,plan ,the head of each ,federal agency responsible for overseeing or conducting activities authorized under this title shall-- 7#a7 develop guidelines that-- 7,a7 establish the criteria for initiating an inspection1 search1 seizure1 or other activity carried out under this title2 7,b7 describe how such activities should be carried out2 and 7,c7 specify where such activities may be conducted2 7#b7 develop and implement a plan to ensure inspections1 searches1 seizures and other activities carried out under this title-- 7,a7 are lawful and comply with the ,fourth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states and other federally protected rights2 7,b7 do not unduly prolong delays to goods and persons traveling in interstate commerce2 7,c7 are not performed with discriminatory intent or purpose2 7,d7 are carried out in a standardized manner and in accordance with the guidelines established pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7,e7 utilize law enforcement resources efficiently and are not duplicative by considering and coordinating with-- 7i7 existing ,federal inspection programs such as the ,customs ,trade ,partnership ,against ,terrorism program of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,certified ,cargo ,screening ,program of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 ,federal known shipper and consignor programs2 and 7,f7 do not unreasonably interfere with or compromise other lawful inspections1 screenings1 and business operations2 and 7#c7 conduct outreach and engagement with local private sector stakeholders1 including civil society organizations1 before finalizing such plan4 7b7 ,publication 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of each ,federal agency required to develop a plan under subsection 7a7 shall publish such plan on a publicly available website of the agency before initiating an inspection program under this title4 7#b7 ,form ,in publishing a plan under paragraph 7#a71 the head of the relevant ,federal agency shall redact any sensitive law enforcement information4 7c7 ,review ,the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7#a7 for each plan required under subsection 7a71 conduct a review of the plan and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 including any recommendations for improving the plan1 not later than #a year after the development of the plan2 and 7#b7 for each inspection program required under this title1 conduct a review of the inspection program to review compliance with the corresponding plan created under subsection 7a7 not later than #a year after the completion of the inspection program4 7d7 ,notification ,if the head of a ,federal agency responsible for overseeing or conducting activities authorized under this title determines that such agency cannot carry out an activity under this title without violating the ,fourth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 the head of the ,federal agency shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of such determination as soon as possible4 #aac4 ,requirements for inspection program participation and receipt of grant awards 7a7 ,eligibility ,a ,state1 local government1 or ,indian ,tribe1 including a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal law enforcement agency1 may not participate in an inspection program or receive a grant award under this title unless such participant or grantee demonstrates1 to the satisfaction of the head of the ,federal agency responsible for administering the relevant inspection program or grant award1 a willingness and ability to conduct activities authorized under this title in accordance with-- 7#a7 the relevant guidelines and plan developed pursuant to section #aab2 and 7#b7 the ,fourth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,termination ,the head of the ,federal agency responsible for administering the relevant inspection program or grant award under this title may terminate the participation of an entity in the inspection program or rescind the grant award if the entity fails to comply with the plan developed pursuant to section #aab4 #aad4 ,duration ,each inspection program established pursuant to this title shall terminate on the date that is #g years after the establishment of such inspection program4 #aae4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,authorities ,nothing in this title may be construed to expand the authorities of any ,federal agency to conduct activities internationally4 7b7 ,participation in inspection program ,the participation of a ,state1 local government1 or ,indian ,tribe1 including a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal law enforcement agency1 in any inspection program authorized by this title-- 7#a7 shall be voluntary2 and 7#b7 may not be contingent on the enforcement of ,federal laws1 other than the laws established by this ,act and any related regulations4 ,,ii ,additional measures to combat illicit synthetic drug trafficking on ,united ,states transportation systems #bja4 ,transportation ,security ,administration ,section #gace7;c7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #baf note7 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,applicability to other components ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall provide training1 personal protective equipment1 and containment devices to officers1 agents1 other personnel1 and canines of each component of the ,transportation ,security ,administration that is at risk of potential illicit synthetic drug exposure in the course of their duties4 4 #bjb4 ,strategy and plan for ,coast ,guard interdiction of illicit synthetic drugs in the maritime environment 7a7 ,strategy ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard 7referred to in this section as the ,commandant7 shall develop a strategy for coordinating1 prioritizing1 and providing the necessary resources for maritime interdictions of illicit synthetic drugs1 including the interdiction of current and potential future maritime vectors under the jurisdiction of the ,coast ,guard that are or may be used for trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs4 7b7 ,action plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall develop an action plan for the implementation of the strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 that identifies and describes the workforce1 capital assets1 and other resources necessary to carry out such strategy4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit a report on the action plan developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,form ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #bjc4 ,pilot program on improving crime scene investigations and death investigations involving illicit synthetic drugs 7a7 ,pilot program required ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and subject to the availability of appropriations1 shall carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing emerging technologies and training to improve ,state and local government crime scene investigations that involve illicit synthetic drugs4 7b7 ,development of protocols and tools ,the pilot program required under subsection 7a7 may include the development of protocols and tools-- 7#a7 to prevent accidental exposure to illicit synthetic drugs to crime scene technicians1 medical examiners1 and coroners2 and 7#b7 to increase the accessibility of detection technology and rapid toxicology for screening and triage for ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal crime scene technicians1 medical examiners1 and coroners4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress on compatibility ,it is the sense of ,congress that protocols and tools developed pursuant to subsection 7b7 should be compatible with the prevailing analytical methodologies utilized by law enforcement and forensic experts and accepted in judicial settings4 #bjd4 ,authorization and expansion of ,rapid ,drug ,analysis and ,research program 7a7 ,authorization of program ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology 7referred to in this section as the ,,nist ,director7 may continue to carry out its ,rapid ,drug ,analysis and ,research program 7referred to in this section as the ,ra,d,a,r program7 that was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,expansion of program 7#a7 ,authority ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,,nist ,director may expand the ,ra,d,a,r program1 including by increasing the number of ,,nist personnel assigned to the program or increasing the amount expended by the program4 7#b7 ,geographic locations ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,,nist ,director shall ensure that the ,ra,d,a,r program is carried out in coordination with local law enforcement or public health entities in at least #a location in each of the ,states of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7c7 ,laboratories 7#a7 ,standards required ,in carrying out the ,ra,d,a,r program1 the ,,nist ,director1 in consultation and coordination with private sector and academic laboratories and publicly funded forensic science service providers1 medical examiners1 toxicologists1 and coroners1 shall establish standards to enable laboratories to participate in the ,ra,d,a,r program4 7#b7 ,accreditation authorized ,the ,director may coordinate accreditation of competent laboratories as being in compliance with the standards established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,coordination1 consultation1 or collaboration required ,in carrying out the ,ra,d,a,r program1 the ,,nist ,director shall coordinate1 consult1 or collaborate with-- 7,a7 private sector and academic laboratories that may be eligible for accreditation under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 publicly funded forensic science service providers1 medical examiners1 toxicologists1 and coroners4 7#d7 ,contracts authorized ,in carrying out the program authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,,nist ,director may enter into such agreements with laboratories accredited pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 as the ,director considers appropriate4 7d7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,defined term ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,,nist ,director shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes-- 7,a7 the actions taken by the ,,nist ,director to expand the ,ra,d,a,r program2 and 7,b7 the ,,nist ,director's plans for further expansion of the ,ra,d,a,r program4 #bje4 ,emerging drugs pilot program ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall carry out1 in coordination with the ,attorney ,general and the ,director of the ,center for ,disease ,control1 a pilot program to develop a ,regional ,network of ,strategic ,emerging ,drug ,laboratories 7,s,e,d,ls7-- 7#a7 to provide real-time information relating to emerging trends in illicit drug use and drug trafficking to ,state1 local1 ,federal1 ,tribal1 and territorial governments1 medical facilities1 law enforcement agencies1 and forensic laboratories2 7#b7 to develop novel validated analytical methods2 and 7#c7 to publish quarterly and annual trend reports to law enforcement and public health agencies and research institutes4 #bjf4 ,national ,science ,foundation pilot program to combat illicit synthetic drugs 7a7 ,authorization of pilot program ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall carry out a pilot program to support and strengthen collaborations across disciplines and academia1 industry1 and nonprofit organizations to stimulate activity and fill gaps in research1 innovation1 and capacity building in the design1 development1 and deployment of technologies and social science approaches to combat illicit synthetic drugs4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall submit a report on the pilot program carried out pursuant to subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7#e7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7#f7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#g7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#h7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#i7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 #bjg4 ,public-private task force 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy 7referred to in this section as the ,director7 shall establish a public-private task force for the purpose of-- 7#a7 enhancing engagement with private sector2 7#b7 improving cooperation and information and data sharing among ,federal1 ,state1 local and private-sector entities2 7#c7 establishing working groups1 each of which shall consist of not fewer than #e private sector representatives1 on-- 7,a7 transportation1 including airports and air cargo1 rail and rail cargo1 trucking1 and maritime ports and maritime cargo2 7,b7 shipping1 including international and interstate freight forwarding1 mailing1 and other logistics2 7,c7 technology1 including social media and e-commerce websites2 7,d7 financial industry1 including banking1 payment applications1 and money remittance and transfer companies2 and 7,e7 forensic services1 including publicly funded forensic services1 medical examiners1 toxicologists1 and coroners2 7#d7 preventing the movement of illicit synthetic drugs in the ,united ,states transportation network2 and 7#e7 reducing the exposure and access of the people of the ,united ,states to illicit synthetic drugs4 7b7 ,membership ,the public-private task force established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be composed of an appropriate number of representatives from ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement and other agencies1 including the ,department of ,transportation1 the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,united ,states ,postal ,service4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,director shall coordinate with members of the public law enforcement agencies represented on the task force established pursuant to subsection 7a71 including representatives of the entities listed under subsection 7b71 to improve sharing of intelligence and data relating to the exploitation of the ,united ,states transportation network to transport illicit synthetic drugs4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit a report describing the activities of the task force established pursuant to subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7#e7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7#f7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 7#g7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#h7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#i7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#aj7 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#aa7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4