Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 15, 2022Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8845
Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 15, 2022)
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.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23](R-TX)Sponsor
13 cosponsors13 R
13cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills
- Introduced in HouseSep 15, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Sep 15, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 15, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 15, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House