HR 920 119th Congress House In Committee

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. · Feb 4, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Independent · FL
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Pappas

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