Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act
This bill requires online platforms and internet service providers (like social media companies and messaging services) to report certain drug-related crimes to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Providers must submit reports if they have actual knowledge or a reasonable belief about fentanyl/methamphetamine sales, counterfeit prescription drugs, or illegal online pharmacies, including account details and location information. The law includes penalties for non-compliance ($190,000 for first violation) and requires the DEA to publish annual reports on the number of reports received and their outcomes. It exempts broadband internet providers and text messaging services from these requirements and includes privacy protections to prevent providers from being required to monitor content. The law aims to help law enforcement combat illegal drug trafficking by creating a structured reporting mechanism for online platforms.
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 2, 2024
Last action Jul 2, 2024
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Jul 2, 2024
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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