Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill proposes a significant amendment to the Controlled Substances Act, specifically targeting offenses involving fentanyl. Its primary purpose is to introduce the death penalty for individuals who commit a violation involving fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance. The death sentence would be imposed if a person dies as a direct result of using the fentanyl or fentanyl-related substance provided by the offender. In addition to the death penalty, the bill also mandates substantially increased financial penalties, including fines up to $2,000,000 for individuals and $10,000,000 for organizations, for such offenses.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
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.
Introduced in House
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.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Deal Death, Face Death Act
USA119th CongressHR-8766| House
| Updated: 5/12/2026
This bill proposes a significant amendment to the Controlled Substances Act, specifically targeting offenses involving fentanyl. Its primary purpose is to introduce the death penalty for individuals who commit a violation involving fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance. The death sentence would be imposed if a person dies as a direct result of using the fentanyl or fentanyl-related substance provided by the offender. In addition to the death penalty, the bill also mandates substantially increased financial penalties, including fines up to $2,000,000 for individuals and $10,000,000 for organizations, for such offenses.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
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.
Introduced in House
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.