Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T19:58:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2630 Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2630

Bill 117 HR 2630, also known as the Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to extend the temporary scheduling of fentanyl analogues, which are synthetic opioids that are chemically similar to fentanyl but have slight variations in their chemical structure.

The bill aims to address the growing opioid crisis in the United States by ensuring that law enforcement agencies have the necessary tools to combat the spread of fentanyl analogues. By extending the temporary scheduling of these substances, the bill would allow law enforcement to continue to prosecute individuals who manufacture, distribute, or possess fentanyl analogues.

The legislation is bipartisan in nature and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans. Supporters of the bill argue that extending the temporary scheduling of fentanyl analogues is crucial in order to prevent these dangerous substances from further contributing to the opioid epidemic. Overall, Bill 117 HR 2630 seeks to address the ongoing opioid crisis by extending the temporary scheduling of fentanyl analogues, providing law enforcement with the necessary tools to combat the spread of these dangerous substances.

Congressional Summary of HR 2630

Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act

This bill extends until September 30, 2021, the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. The temporary order expires on May 6, 2021.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2630

Bill HR 2630 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2021. Bill HR 2630 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 16, 2021. Bill HR 2630's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of October 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2630

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2630

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Drug trafficking and controlled substances

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2630

Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues ActTo amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances.Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues ActExtending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues ActExtending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues ActExtending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues ActTo amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances.Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues ActTo amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until September 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances.

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