summary
Introduced
05/22/2019
05/22/2019
In Committee
06/28/2019
06/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances. This bill adds five fentanyl analogues and the entire category of fentanyl-related substances to schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances. Specifically, it adds five fentanyl analogues (isobutyryl fentanyl, para-methoxybutyrylfentanyl, valeryl fentanyl, cyclopentyl fentanyl, and para-chloroisobutyryl fentanyl) to Schedule I, and it creates a new category of "fentanyl-related substances" that includes a range of chemically-related compounds. Schedule I controlled substances are those with a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use, and subject to regulatory controls and penalties.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 06/28/2019)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2935/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2935/BILLS-116hr2935ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2935/BILLS-116hr2935ih.pdf.pdf |
Loading...