Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-01-03

Bill 119 hr 128, also known as the Fentanyl Sanctions Act, aims to address the growing threat of illicit fentanyl in the United States. The bill requires the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security to classify illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This classification would allow for increased resources and attention to be directed towards combating the production, distribution, and trafficking of fentanyl. The bill also includes provisions for imposing sanctions on individuals and entities involved in the production and distribution of illicit fentanyl. These sanctions could include freezing assets, restricting travel, and other punitive measures. Additionally, the bill calls for increased cooperation and information sharing between federal agencies, law enforcement, and international partners to combat the fentanyl crisis. Overall, the Fentanyl Sanctions Act seeks to address the serious threat that illicit fentanyl poses to public health and national security. By treating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction and implementing sanctions against those involved in its production and distribution, the bill aims to stem the tide of this deadly drug and protect communities across the country.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

Alternative Names

To require the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, and for other purposes.

Fentanyl is a WMD Act

To require the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Emergency Management

Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]

Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

Committees and Subcommittees

Homeland Security Committee

Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Kora Forbes