Temporarily assigned federal prosecutors would give priority to fentanyl cases

The Attorney General would provide investigative and prosecution staff where practical. The national drug policy director could request prosecutors after consulting the boards of designated high intensity drug trafficking areas. Temporarily assigned federal prosecutors would give priority to fentanyl trafficking cases. The Attorney General could extend assignments to finish ongoing investigations or prosecutions. The assignment provision covers fiscal years 2024 through 2030. A request process would be due within 180 days after enactment.

Reports would describe fentanyl enforcement work and obstacles facing designated drug trafficking areas. The reporting covers work supported by the high intensity drug trafficking area program and limits on each area's ability to meet its goals. Fentanyl reporting would include seizures, resulting prosecutions, and regional data showing trafficking and drug use trends. Reports on obstacles would include recommendations for addressing them. The fentanyl enforcement report would cover the prior calendar year.

The proposal would specify a yearly funding figure for the high intensity drug trafficking area program. The figure applies to the federal program for designated areas with high levels of drug trafficking. The $333 million figure applies separately to each fiscal year from 2025 through 2030.