To amend the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to coordinate with certain Federal officials to conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation of novel technologies to detect fentanyl vapor or particles in support of rapid screening of the mails, at prisons, at United States borders, and in other related use cases, and for other purposes.

# HR 3078 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would direct the U.S. Department of Energy to develop and test new technology that can detect fentanyl (a powerful synthetic opioid) in the form of vapor or particles. The goal is to create rapid screening tools that could identify fentanyl in mail, prisons, border crossings, and other locations.

The department would work with other federal agencies to research and evaluate these detection technologies. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect federal agencies involved in law enforcement and public safety, including those managing mail screening, border security, and prison operations. Indirectly, it could benefit the general public by potentially helping prevent fentanyl from entering communities through mail and borders. **Current Status** HR 3078 was introduced by Representative Josh Riley (D-NY) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill has not advanced to become law.