DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act to require the Department of Homeland Security to fund research and development of improved drug detection tools for law enforcement. It specifically targets technologies like portable devices for field identification of fentanyl and xylazine (a dangerous drug often mixed with opioids), equipment to separate complex drug mixtures, and AI tools to predict new synthetic substances. The law directs the agency to follow AI safety guidelines and prioritize research based on threat assessments from DHS and the DEA. This affects federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies that use drug detection equipment. The bill focuses on enhancing detection capabilities without changing drug laws or enforcement policies.