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US HR2209

US HR2209
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act


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Introduced
03/26/2021
In Committee
10/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl- related substances as schedule I controlled substances.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances. Specifically, it adds several fentanyl analogues, including Isobutyryl fentanyl, Para-Methoxybutyrylfentanyl, Valeryl fentanyl, and others, to Schedule I. It also provides a broader definition of "fentanyl-related substances" to cover a range of structural modifications to the fentanyl molecule. The goal is to expand the list of controlled fentanyl-related substances to help address the ongoing opioid crisis and overdoses caused by these potent synthetic opioids.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 10/19/2021)

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