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US HR2935

US HR2935
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act


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Introduced
05/22/2019
In Committee
06/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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