Senate Bill 4984
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Zero Tolerance for Deceptive Fentanyl Trafficking Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 28, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
4984
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Zero Tolerance for Deceptive Fentanyl Trafficking Act
This bill adds five fentanyl analogues and the entire category of fentanyl-related substances to 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.
Additionally, the bill establishes a new criminal offense and penalties with respect to the deceptive sale of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, or fentanyl-related substances.
September 28, 2022
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09/28/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
09/28/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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Dec 29, 2022 1:18:34 PM