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Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act

USA116th CongressS-3193| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2020
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (3)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Joe Manchin (Independent)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into 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 prohibits the application of a mandatory minimum prison term for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl-related substances.
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Timeline
Jan 14, 2020
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 14, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 405.
Feb 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5771
Introduced in House
  • January 14, 2020
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • January 14, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2020
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 405.


  • February 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5771
    Introduced in House

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-2701: Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act
  • HR 116-5771: Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act
Criminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substances

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act

USA116th CongressS-3193| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2020
Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into 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 prohibits the application of a mandatory minimum prison term for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl-related substances.
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Timeline
Jan 14, 2020
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 14, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 405.
Feb 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5771
Introduced in House
  • January 14, 2020
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • January 14, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2020
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 405.


  • February 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5771
    Introduced in House
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (3)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Joe Manchin (Independent)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-2701: Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act
  • HR 116-5771: Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substances