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US S3193

US S3193
Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into 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. Additionally, the bill prohibits the application of a mandatory minimum prison term for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl-related substances.

AI Summary

This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into 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 penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. Additionally, the bill prohibits the application of a mandatory minimum prison term for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl-related substances.

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 405. (on 01/15/2020)

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