S 339 · 117th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act

Introduced 2021-02-22· Sponsored by Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2021-02-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican