Investing in Digital Skills Act

House Bill

H.R. 3587

119th Congress

Investing in Digital Skills Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Schweikert

Representative

Republican

AZ-1

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill would create tougher criminal penalties for people who sell illegal drugs through hidden websites on the 'dark web'. It would also set up a special task force to investigate and prosecute these types of drug crimes both in the U.S. and internationally. The goal is to disrupt the use of the dark web for selling opioids and other controlled substances.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SponsorDavid Schweikert (R-AZ)

Introduced5/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Investing in Digital Skills Act

This bill would create tougher criminal penalties for people who sell illegal drugs through hidden websites on the 'dark web'. It would also set up a special task force to investigate and prosecute these types of drug crimes both in the U.S. and internationall

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This bill would create tougher criminal penalties for people who sell illegal drugs through hidden websites on the 'dark web'. It would also set up a special task force to investigate and prosecute these types of drug crimes both in the U.S. and internationally. The goal is to disrupt the use of the dark web for selling opioids and other controlled substances.

Bill Number: 3587
Sponsor: David Schweikert (R-AZ)
Introduced: 5/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Title: Investing in Digital Skills Act
Bill Number: 3587
Sponsor: David Schweikert (R-AZ)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 5/23/2025
Summary: This bill would create tougher criminal penalties for people who sell illegal drugs through hidden websites on the 'dark web'. It would also set up a special task force to investigate and prosecute these types of drug crimes both in the U.S. and internationally. The goal is to disrupt the use of the

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create tougher criminal penalties for people who sell illegal drugs through hidden websites on the 'dark web'. It would also set up a special task force to investigate and prosecute these types of drug crimes both in the U.S. and internationally. The goal is to disrupt the use of the dark web for selling opioids and other controlled substances.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Dark Web Interdiction Act 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes enhanced criminal penalties for distributing controlled substances via the dark web
Gives statutory authority to the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement Task Force to investigate and prosecute dark web drug crimes
Requires the Department of Justice to report on how virtual currencies are used for opioid distribution on the dark web

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would mainly impact drug traffickers, distributors, and users who rely on the anonymity of the dark web to sell and purchase illegal substances. Law enforcement would gain new tools to crack down on this criminal activity, which could lead to more arrests and prosecutions. The general public could benefit if it helps reduce the availability of dangerous drugs like opioids that are fueling the overdose epidemic.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3587, 119th Congress (2025). "Investing in Digital Skills Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3587

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