HR 1655 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

HELP Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-03-08· Sponsored by Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2019-04-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Help Ensure Lives are Protected Act of 2019 or the HELP Act of 2019 This bill establishes enhanced criminal penalties—life imprisonment or death—for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl that result in death or serious bodily injury.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans
Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]CA
Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]FL
Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]OH