Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
5/9/2023 • House
Summary
Stopping Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2023 or the SIFT Act of 2023
This bill permanently 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.
Fentanyl-related substances are currently regulated under schedule I through a temporary order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The temporary order expires on December 31, 2024.
The bill also creates a process to remove from schedule I certain fentanyl-related substances that do not have a high potential for abuse.
Introduced in House • 3/23/2023
Topics & Subjects
Congressional Votes (0)
No recorded votes yet
Roll call votes will appear here as the bill moves through Congress
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (10)
Party Breakdown
Sponsor
Cosponsors (9)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
March 23, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law