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Introduced
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
In Committee
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Crossed Over
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, called the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT Fentanyl) Act, comprehensively addresses fentanyl-related substances by expanding the Controlled Substances Act's legal framework. The bill creates a broad definition of "fentanyl-related substances" that includes chemical variations structurally related to fentanyl, effectively allowing the government to classify and criminalize a wide range of potentially dangerous synthetic opioids. It streamlines research registration processes for Schedule I controlled substances, particularly for government-funded or investigational research, by creating expedited procedures that reduce administrative barriers. The bill also modifies penalties for fentanyl-related substances, aligning their legal treatment with existing penalties for analogous controlled substances, and allows researchers more flexibility in conducting studies, including performing small-scale manufacturing activities coincidental to research. Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General to provide transparency about special research procedures and mandates the development of implementation rules within six months of enactment. The legislation aims to combat the ongoing opioid crisis by providing more comprehensive legal tools to regulate and prosecute the production, trafficking, and distribution of dangerous fentanyl-related substances.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (62)
Morgan Griffith (R)*,
Troy Balderson (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Michael Baumgartner (R),
Nicholas Begich (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Kat Cammack (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Gabe Evans (R),
Julie Fedorchak (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Laura Gillen (D),
Craig Goldman (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
Mike Haridopolos (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
French Hill (R),
Erin Houchin (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
John Joyce (R),
Kevin Kiley (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
John McGuire (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Riley Moore (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Zach Nunn (R),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
August Pfluger (R),
Hal Rogers (R),
Pat Ryan (D),
Austin Scott (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Steve Womack (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/27/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr27/BILLS-119hr27eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr27/BILLS-119hr27ih.pdf |
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