To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit certain acts related to fentanyl, analogues of fentanyl, and counterfeit substances, and for other purposes

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 19Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would strengthen laws against fentanyl-related crimes by expanding what activities are prohibited under the Controlled Substances Act. It targets fentanyl itself, similar chemical compounds (analogues), and fake pills made to look like legitimate medications. **Who it affects:** - People who manufacture, distribute, or sell fentanyl and related substances - Law enforcement agencies investigating drug crimes - Courts handling drug cases - Communities affected by fentanyl overdoses **What would change:** The bill would likely create new criminal penalties or increase existing ones for fentanyl-related offenses. This could mean longer prison sentences for those convicted of these crimes and give prosecutors additional tools to charge defendants. The expanded definitions would help law enforcement address new variations of fentanyl that criminals create to avoid current laws. **Current status:** The bill is still being reviewed in congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.

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