Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 165
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
Refreshed 2 h ago
Introduced 2025-01-21Topic: criminal justiceSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceStopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act This bill permanently 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. Fentanyl-related substances are currently regulated under schedule I through a temporary order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The temporary order expires on March 31, 2025.
Sponsors
- Ron Johnson Republican sponsor
- 7 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-01-21 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |