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S. 4984

Referred to Committee

Zero Tolerance for Deceptive Fentanyl Trafficking Act

Introduced 9/28/2022•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

9/28/2022 • 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 • 9/28/2022

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Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

Republican • AR

Sponsored 9/28/2022

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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

R-TX

Joined 9/28/2022

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Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]

R-MO

Joined 9/28/2022

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Originated in the Senate

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September 28, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Introduced in Senate9/28/2022

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Current StatusReferred to Committee
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