Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2025

United States119th CongressHR-3764House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 5, 2025

Summary

This proposed legislation aims to strengthen the Controlled Substances Act by introducing more stringent penalties for offenses involving fentanyl. It specifically targets individuals found guilty of distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing this potent opioid. A key provision of the bill states that if a death occurs as a consequence of these fentanyl-related activities, the convicted person will face severe repercussions. The mandated punishment includes either death or imprisonment for any term of years or for life , in addition to a fine under title 18, United States Code.

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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

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