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Comprehensive Response to Fentanyl-Related Substances and Fentanyl-Laced Substances Act

USA118th CongressHR-3570| House 
| Updated: 5/26/2023
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Comprehensive Response to Fentanyl-Related Substances and Fentanyl-Laced Substances Act This bill establishes several programs and requirements to address the use of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced substances. For example, the bill expands the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program in the Department of Justice (DOJ) to include training and resources for teachers on how to carry and administer opioid overdose reversal drugs (e.g., naloxone). DOJ must also increase resources and establish an interagency task force for law enforcement agencies to combat the trafficking of fentanyl-laced substances. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must develop a national strategy to prevent the use of fentanyl-laced substances, award grants to state and localities for treatment programs for those who are addicted to fentanyl-laced substances, and research the health effects of fentanyl-laced substances. The bill also increases criminal penalties for adulterating or misbranding drugs if the violation results in serious bodily injury or death (imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine of up to $1 million, or both for violations that result in serious bodily injury, and up to life imprisonment, a fine of up to $5 million, or both for violations that result in death). Penalties are higher for violations that include the intent to defraud or mislead. The bill adds up to 5 years of additional imprisonment if the violation involves drugs that are promoted or sold online.
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Timeline
May 22, 2023
Introduced in House
May 22, 2023
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.
May 22, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2486)
May 23, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2520)
May 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 22, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2023
    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.


  • May 22, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2486)


  • May 23, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2520)


  • May 26, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4272: Stop Fentanyl Now Act of 2023
Civil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElementary and secondary educationHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedical researchSmuggling and trafficking

Comprehensive Response to Fentanyl-Related Substances and Fentanyl-Laced Substances Act

USA118th CongressHR-3570| House 
| Updated: 5/26/2023
Comprehensive Response to Fentanyl-Related Substances and Fentanyl-Laced Substances Act This bill establishes several programs and requirements to address the use of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced substances. For example, the bill expands the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program in the Department of Justice (DOJ) to include training and resources for teachers on how to carry and administer opioid overdose reversal drugs (e.g., naloxone). DOJ must also increase resources and establish an interagency task force for law enforcement agencies to combat the trafficking of fentanyl-laced substances. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must develop a national strategy to prevent the use of fentanyl-laced substances, award grants to state and localities for treatment programs for those who are addicted to fentanyl-laced substances, and research the health effects of fentanyl-laced substances. The bill also increases criminal penalties for adulterating or misbranding drugs if the violation results in serious bodily injury or death (imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine of up to $1 million, or both for violations that result in serious bodily injury, and up to life imprisonment, a fine of up to $5 million, or both for violations that result in death). Penalties are higher for violations that include the intent to defraud or mislead. The bill adds up to 5 years of additional imprisonment if the violation involves drugs that are promoted or sold online.
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Timeline
May 22, 2023
Introduced in House
May 22, 2023
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.
May 22, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2486)
May 23, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2520)
May 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 22, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2023
    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.


  • May 22, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2486)


  • May 23, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2520)


  • May 26, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4272: Stop Fentanyl Now Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElementary and secondary educationHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedical researchSmuggling and trafficking