HR 8845 · 117th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act

Introduced 2022-09-15· Sponsored by Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-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.(2022-11-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act This bill makes the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death a first degree murder. An individual who is guilty of first degree murder by distributing fentanyl is subject to death or life in prison.…

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Cosponsors (13)

13 Republicans
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]SC
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]TX
Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]FL
Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]NC
Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]FL
Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-26]FL
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]PA
Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]TX
Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]CO
Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]NC
Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]FL
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-8]CA
Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]CA