HR. 27In Committee
HALT Fentanyl Act
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I and revises criminal penalties and research registration rules under the Controlled Substances Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I and revises criminal penalties and research registration rules under the Controlled Substances Act
Key points
- Amend fentanyl penalty thresholds
- Establish Schedule I status
- Authorize alternative research registration
- Allow limited research manufacturing
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-10 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCrime and Law EnforcementDepartment of JusticeDrug trafficking and controlled substancesLicensing and registrationsResearch administration and funding