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Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3782| Senate 
| Updated: 3/8/2022
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022 This bill establishes enhanced criminal penalties for distributing controlled substances via the dark web. It also establishes other programs and requirements to address the use of the dark web for illicit drug activities. ( Dark web means the portions of the internet with hidden sites and services that (1) are not generally searchable, and (2) can only be accessed with specialized devices or services that conceal the identities and locations of users.) Specifically, the bill provides an enhanced criminal penalty for delivering, distributing, or dispensing controlled substances via the dark web. The bill also provides statutory authority for the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Task Force, which supports the investigation and prosecution of drug offenses committed via the dark web domestically and internationally. In addition, the Department of Justice must report on how and to what extent virtual currencies are used for opioid distribution via the dark web.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7300
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 8, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7300
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7300: Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022

Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3782| Senate 
| Updated: 3/8/2022
Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022 This bill establishes enhanced criminal penalties for distributing controlled substances via the dark web. It also establishes other programs and requirements to address the use of the dark web for illicit drug activities. ( Dark web means the portions of the internet with hidden sites and services that (1) are not generally searchable, and (2) can only be accessed with specialized devices or services that conceal the identities and locations of users.) Specifically, the bill provides an enhanced criminal penalty for delivering, distributing, or dispensing controlled substances via the dark web. The bill also provides statutory authority for the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Task Force, which supports the investigation and prosecution of drug offenses committed via the dark web domestically and internationally. In addition, the Department of Justice must report on how and to what extent virtual currencies are used for opioid distribution via the dark web.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7300
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 8, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7300
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7300: Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted