Amend the Byrne JAG program to allow state and local police agencies to use federal funds to purchase fentanyl test kits and opioid reversal agents.

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · New Jersey · Republican

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Commitment kind: outcome. Promised action: not established. Promised outcome: State and local police agencies would be allowed to purchase fentanyl test kits and opioid reversal agents using Byrne JAG federal funds.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. Press release from Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr.'s congressional office about the Fight Against Fentanyl Act introduced on October 1, 2026.

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The Fight Against Fentanyl Act would amend the Byrne JAG program to allow for state and local police agencies to purchase fentanyl test kits and opioid reversal agents using federal funds.

Kean introduced the Fight Against Fentanyl Act, which would let state and local police agencies use Byrne JAG federal funds to purchase fentanyl test kits and opioid reversal agents.

Kean, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Fentanyl Crisis | Congressman Thomas Kean Jr.
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introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Kean introduced H.R. 10678 to expressly allow Byrne JAG funding for fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents. The official record documents introduction and committee referral. No enactment was identified as of October 17, 2026; the commitment remains unresolved, with concrete legislative effort.

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H.R. 10678 (IH) - Fight Against Fentanyl Act - BILLS-119hr10678ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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We ask the House to pass it and the Senate to introduce companion legislation.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Within the lookback window, the National Police Association endorsed H.R. 10678 and urged further congressional action. This documents new advocacy supporting the pending proposal, without establishing delivery or additional action by Kean.

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The National Police Association Backs the Fight Against Fentanyl Act | National Police Association
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Public state: pending As of 2026-10-17 · verified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): unresolved. unknown A for effort

Verified passages document bill introduction and committee referral, plus advocacy requesting further congressional action. They do not establish enactment of the promised funding eligibility or material candidate contribution to an achieved outcome. Introduction supports an effort badge, not partial delivery. No documented deadline has expired as of October 17, 2026.

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