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Deal Death, Face Death Act

USA119th CongressHR-8766| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2026
Chip Roy

Chip Roy

Republican Representative

Texas

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
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House
May 12, 2026
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.
  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2026
    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
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House
May 12, 2026
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.
  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2026
    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.
Chip Roy

Chip Roy

Republican Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted