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To improve the ability of the Federal Government to address synthetic opioids, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1781| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2017
Daniel M. Donovan

Daniel M. Donovan

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Thomas J. Rooney (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Comprehensive Fentanyl Control Act This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to modify the drug quantity thresholds that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for a defendant who manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute fentanyl. It also establishes a consecutive mandatory prison term for a defendant who commits a drug offense involving a detectable amount of heroin or fentanyl. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance that contains a detectable amount of heroin or fentanyl creates a substantial risk of harm to human life. The Drug Enforcement Administration may temporarily place a drug or substance into schedule I based on a finding: (1) that the drug or substance satisfies the criteria for being a synthetic opioid, and (2) that adding it will prevent abuse or misuse. The bill makes it a crime to knowingly mail to an unauthorized person equipment that may be used to manufacture counterfeit controlled substances. A violator is subject to criminal penalties. Finally, it makes it a crime to import, export, manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, a synthetic opioid that is not clearly labeled. A violator is subject to criminal and civil penalties.
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • March 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-2481: A bill to increase the penalties for fentanyl trafficking.
  • HR 115-1354: To increase the penalties for fentanyl trafficking.
  • HR 115-3283: To restrict the mailability of tableting machines, encapsulating machines, and controlled substance counterfeiting materials, and for other purposes.
AsiaChinaCivil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency medical services and trauma careFirst responders and emergency personnelFraud offenses and financial crimesHealth programs administration and fundingLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMexicoPostal serviceRetail and wholesale trades

To improve the ability of the Federal Government to address synthetic opioids, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1781| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2017
Comprehensive Fentanyl Control Act This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to modify the drug quantity thresholds that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for a defendant who manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute fentanyl. It also establishes a consecutive mandatory prison term for a defendant who commits a drug offense involving a detectable amount of heroin or fentanyl. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance that contains a detectable amount of heroin or fentanyl creates a substantial risk of harm to human life. The Drug Enforcement Administration may temporarily place a drug or substance into schedule I based on a finding: (1) that the drug or substance satisfies the criteria for being a synthetic opioid, and (2) that adding it will prevent abuse or misuse. The bill makes it a crime to knowingly mail to an unauthorized person equipment that may be used to manufacture counterfeit controlled substances. A violator is subject to criminal penalties. Finally, it makes it a crime to import, export, manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, a synthetic opioid that is not clearly labeled. A violator is subject to criminal and civil penalties.
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • March 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Daniel M. Donovan

Daniel M. Donovan

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Thomas J. Rooney (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-2481: A bill to increase the penalties for fentanyl trafficking.
  • HR 115-1354: To increase the penalties for fentanyl trafficking.
  • HR 115-3283: To restrict the mailability of tableting machines, encapsulating machines, and controlled substance counterfeiting materials, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaCivil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency medical services and trauma careFirst responders and emergency personnelFraud offenses and financial crimesHealth programs administration and fundingLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMexicoPostal serviceRetail and wholesale trades