HR. 830In Committee
SAFE Act
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act while narrowing some penalties, creating removal procedures, and easing certain research requirements
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act while narrowing some penalties, creating removal procedures, and easing certain research requirements
Key points
- Establish schedule I placement
- Require GAO analysis
- Limit mandatory minimum penalties
- Allow sentence reductions
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-31 — 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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