Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 24, 2023)
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.
What just happenedMay 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 24, 2023
- May 26, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 24, 2023IntroReferralH11100
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.
Judiciary Committee - May 24, 2023IntroReferralH11100
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.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 24, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 24, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House