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

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

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-10Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCrime and Law EnforcementDepartment of JusticeDrug trafficking and controlled substancesLicensing and registrationsResearch administration and funding