S. 3342

Referred to Committee

Zero Tolerance for Deceptive Fentanyl Trafficking Act

Introduced 2/27/2020•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2/27/2020 • Senate

Summary

Zero Tolerance for Deceptive Fentanyl Trafficking Act

This bill adds five fentanyl analogues and the entire category of fentanyl-related substances to 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 establishes a new criminal offense and penalties with respect to the deceptive sale of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, or fentanyl-related substances.

Introduced in Senate • 2/27/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Border security and unlawful immigrationCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug trafficking and controlled substancesMarketing and advertising